Prolonged Negative Suction Drainage for Managing Iatrogenic Anterior Cervical Dural Tears

Indian Spine Journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Bharat Rajendraprasad Dave, Devanand Degulmadi, Prarthan Amin, Shivanand C. Mayi, Ravi. R. Rai, Mirant Bharat Dave
DOI: 10.4103/isj.isj_28_24
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Abstract

Abstract Background: To evaluate outcomes, complications, drainage dynamics, and fusion integrity in patients with iatrogenic anterior cervical dural tears managed using prolonged negative suction drainage. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review of 1240 anterior cervical spine procedures (2004–2022) identified eight cases (0.65%) of intraoperative dural tears during anterior cervical discectomy and fusion ( n = 2) or anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion ( n = 6). Direct dural repair was unfeasible; oxidized cellulose was placed over the defect, and a subfascial Jackson–Pratt drain maintained at –100 mm Hg was used. Drains were removed when output was

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
Indian Spine Journal
Volume
9
Issue
1
Pages
108–111
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN