Efficacy and safety of negative pressure versus natural drainage after thyroid surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To evaluate whether negative pressure drainage has advantage over natural drainage in effectiveness and safety for patients with thyroid disease after thyroid surgery.

Method

We performed intensive literature search and followed the standards described in preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis (PRISMA) statement to conduct this systematic review. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of bias tool. We used Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) system to evaluate the quality of evidence body.

Results

Total 1195 participants with thyroid disease from 13 studies were included. For patients underwent thyroidectomy without neck dissection, negative pressure drainage group has a lower risk

SUBMITTER: Li L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6081074 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature