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Use of Subfascial Passive Bile Bag Drainage for the Management of Durotomies in Spine Surgery.

Luke BauerleJeffrey E WessellSamantha BindnerBrian F SawayLaura WolgamottStephen P Kalhorn
Published in: Cureus (2024)
 Durotomies are known to increase complication rates, including reoperation. The use of subfascial passive bile bag drainage in concert with a post-operative HOB protocol is a safe and effective manner to manage durotomies while minimizing the need for reoperation.
Keyphrases
  • ultrasound guided
  • randomized controlled trial