Neck surgery debate: to drain or not to drain?
NCT ID NCT06938607
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study looks at whether placing a small drain in the neck after ACDF surgery helps prevent complications like bleeding, infection, or trouble swallowing. About 360 adults having elective neck surgery will be randomly assigned to get a drain or not. Researchers will track their recovery for six months to see which group does better.
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University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska, 68198, United States
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