This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials on the use of suction drains following rectal surgery. Dig Surg 2018; 35: 482–490.

Published: 6th February 2019

Authors: Guerra F, Giuliani G, Coletta D, Boni M, Rondelli F, Bianchi PP et al.

Conclusion

The analysis included 760 trials from four RCTs. Drains did not reduce postoperative leak (odds ratio 0.99), reintervention (OR 0.84) or death, but did increase the risk of postoperative bowel obstruction (OR 1.61).

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