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Increased incidence of wound dehiscence
2%
86/3923
Increased incidence of transfusion
71%
2784/3923
Decreased incidence of infection
1%
55/3923
Decreased incidence of hematoma formation requiring return to OR
21%
834/3923
Decreased pain scores on post-op days 1 and 2
4%
149/3923
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The cited meta-analysis by Parker et al evaluated 18 studies with 3495 patients (3689 wounds) and demonstrated that closed suction drainage increases the transfusion requirements after elective hip and knee arthroplasty (relative risk, 1.43; 95% confidence interval, 1.19 to 1.72). They found no significant effect on wound hematoma, infection, or operations for wound complications.
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