World Neurosurg
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Influence of Platelet Count on Procedure-Related Outcomes after Mechanical Thrombectomy for Large Vessel Occlusion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
To compare outcomes between patients who underwent mechanical thrombectomy for large vessel occlusion based on platelet count: low versus normal. ⋯ Patients with low platelet counts had increased mortality compared with patients with normal platelet counts following mechanical thrombectomy for large vessel occlusion.
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Percutaneous Vertebroplasty Combined with Zoledronic Acid in Treatment and Prevention of OVCFs, A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Comparative Studies.
This study was designed to help elucidate the benefits and advantages of vertebroplasty combined with zoledronic acid (ZOL) versus vertebroplasty alone, to provide clinical recommendations for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) considering the current best-available evidence. ⋯ Vertebroplasty combined with ZOL was superior to vertebroplasty alone in terms of BMD, bone metabolism makers, refracture rate, pain and function.
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Effect of cervical decompression on atypical symptoms cervical spondylosis - A narrative review and meta-analysis.
Atypical symptoms of cervical spondylosis refer to symptoms other than the typical symptoms of cervical spondylosis and include headache, nausea, gastrointestinal discomfort, blurred vision, tinnitus, hypomnesia, and palpitations. The role of cervical decompression in mitigating atypical symptoms of cervical spondylosis is still unclear. ⋯ Our analysis showed that cervicogenic headache, tinnitus, and nausea were significantly relieved after cervical decompression. There was no significant effect of cervical decompression on blurred vision, hypomnesia, giddiness gastrointestinal discomfort, palpitations, and hypertension.