The international surgical journal with global reach

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

Effectiveness of an oxidised cellulose patch hemostatic agent in thyroid surgery: a prospective randomized controlled study. J Am Coll Surg 2013; 217: 221-225.

Published: 12th December 2013

Authors: Amit M, Binenbaum Y, Cohen JT, Gil Z

Conclusion

The routine use of Surgicel actually increased postoperative bleeding (P=0.054), prolonged the time to drain removal and increased the duration of hospital stay (P<0.001).

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