Comparing recovery with and without a drain after neck surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares recovery in patients having ACDF surgery (a procedure to relieve pressure on spinal nerves in the neck) with or without a temporary drain placed during surgery. The drain helps remove excess fluid, and researchers want to see if it leads to better outcomes.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Age 19 to 75
- Planned for ACDF surgery on the front of the neck
- Able to stop blood thinners for the procedure
- No cervical cancer or tumor
- No simultaneous back-of-neck fusion surgery
- No active infection or neck trauma
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