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. 2007 Apr 18;2007(2):CD001350. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001350.pub4

Fraser 1982.

Methods Randomization method not stated 
 Blinding: double 
 Lost to follow‐up: 0/60 at 2 yrs 
 4/60 at 10 yrs
Participants 60 pts; 39 m, 21 f; age 19‐69 yrs 
 Adelaide, Australia 
 Failed conservative treatment (unknown duration) within preceding 6 mths 
 Myelogram demonstrating posterolateral herniated disc at single level
Interventions Exp: chymopapain (8 mg in 2 mls)
Ctl: saline (2 mls)
Outcomes Surgeon rating 
 Patient rating 
 2nd procedure required
‐ at 2, 10 yrs
Notes 6 mths, 2 yrs and 10 yrs follow‐up reported in separate publications
Risk of bias
Bias Authors' judgement Support for judgement
Allocation concealment? Low risk A ‐ Adequate
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