World Neurosurg
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Meta Analysis
Bisphosphonates alleviate bone loss in people with acute spinal cord injury:a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Bone loss is not to be underestimated in people with acute spinal cord injury (SCI). Bisphosphonates can inhibit the bone resorption of osteoclast. To study whether the early application of bisphosphonates can alleviate bone loss after acute SCI, we included 7 randomized controlled trials for meta-analysis. ⋯ Bisphosphonates can effectively alleviate the bone loss of the lumbar spine, total hip, and femoral neck in patients with acute SCI, and early application is advocated.
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Meta Analysis
Outcomes after endovascular treatment of direct carotid cavernous fistulas: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Direct carotid cavernous fistulas (dCCF) involve pathologic shunting from the internal carotid artery into the cavernous sinus. We systematically reviewed the methods and outcomes of endovascular therapy for dCCF. ⋯ Endovascular therapy for dCCF is associated with high occlusion and low complication rates. Recurrence is not uncommon, highlighting the need for close follow-up.
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American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Participant Use File data from 2014 through 2019 were used to compare 1- and 2-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and cervical total disc replacement (cTDR) with respect to: patient demographics, comorbidities, adverse events, and 30-day morbidity rates. ⋯ Adjusting for demographics and comorbidities; ACDF has a higher average risk of adverse event. When ACDF and cTDR are equipoise, consideration for cTDR may be indicated in populations with higher rates of comorbid conditions.