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ArticleSisli Etfal Hastanesi tip bulteni2025

A Novel Anatomical Closure Technique For PLIF: Improved Hemostasis, Reduced Drain Duration, and Enhanced Functional Outcomes.

Cem Sever, Bekir Eray Kilinc, Emre Bilgin, Murat Kilic, Muhammet Sivritas, Muharrem Kanar

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Article in Sisli Etfal Hastanesi tip bulteni, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Cem SeverDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The Pearl International Hospital, Doha, Qatar.
Bekir Eray KilincDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Health Sciences University Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Emre BilginDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Health Sciences University Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Murat KilicDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Health Sciences University Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Muhammet SivritasDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Health Sciences University Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Muharrem KanarDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Health Sciences University Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye.

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Objectives: This study introduces a novel anatomical closure technique in posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) surgery utilizing Adjustable Cross-Link (ACL) support to improve hemostasis, minimize drain duration, and enhance postoperative outcomes. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 44 patients undergoing single-level PLIF with total laminectomy. Nineteen patients received standard closure (Group 1), while 25 underwent ACL-assisted closure (Group 2). Outcomes, including blood loss, drain usage, and functional recovery, were compared between the groups. Results: Group 2 demonstrated significantly lower blood loss (p=0.044), reduced drain index (p<0.001), and shorter hospital stays (p<0.05) compared to Group 1. Early-stage visual analogue scale (VAS) for low back pain was also lower in Group 2 (p<0.001). Complication rates were lower in Group 2 (4.0% vs. 10.5%), with no reoperations required. Functional recovery, assessed by ODI scores, showed significant improvements in both groups. Conclusion: ACL-assisted anatomical closure significantly reduces blood loss, shortens drain duration, and enhances early functional outcomes. Its mechanical stability facilitates better muscle healing and reduces postoperative complications, highlighting its potential as a superior closure method in PLIF surgeries.

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Contralateral radiculopathyforaminal elevationlordotic cagePLIF (posterior lumbar interbody fusion)spinal stenosis

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PMCPMC12906883

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