World Neurosurg
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Review Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Comparison of Balloon Guide Catheters and Standard Guide Catheters for Acute Ischemic Stroke: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis.
The objective of this study was to update our 2021 systematic review and meta-analysis which reported that balloon guide catheters (BGC) are associated with superior clinical and angiographic outcomes compared to standard guide catheters for treatment of acute ischemic stroke. ⋯ These findings corroborate our previous results suggesting that MT using BGCs is associated with better safety and effectiveness outcomes for acute ischemic stroke, especially BGC + Stent-retrievers.
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Review Meta Analysis
Fusion Surgery for Lumbar Spondylolisthesis: A Systematic Review with Network Meta-analysis of RCTs.
This study aimed to systematically evaluate the optimal surgical fusion approach for lumbar spondylolisthesis, to provide the latest and most reliable evidence for future clinical practice. ⋯ Among the various fusion surgeries for lumbar spondylolisthesis, MIS-TLIF appears to provide the greatest benefit to patients. However, more high-quality, large-scale studies are needed to further investigate the treatment efficacy of different fusion surgeries for lumbar spondylolisthesis.
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Review Meta Analysis
LONG-TERM SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF PIPELINE EMBOLIZATION DEVICE IN ANTERIOR AND POSTERIOR CIRCULATION ANEURYSMS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS.
Flow diversion using the pipeline embolization device (PED) has been a paradigm shift for anterior circulation (AC) aneurysms. However, only a few studies report the long-term (≥1 year) angiographic and clinical outcomes for posterior circulation (PC) aneurysms. This study aims to compare the long-term safety and efficacy of treatment of AC and PC aneurysms with PED. ⋯ The long-term occlusion rate after PED was higher in AC aneurysms, and the cumulative incidence of stroke and aneurysm rupture was higher in PC aneurysms.
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Review Meta Analysis
Flow diverters with surface modification in patients with intracranial aneurysms: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Flow diverters with surface modification (FDSM) are increasingly being used in the treatment of intracranial aneurysms (ANs). We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety across different devices and antiplatelet therapies using a systematic review and meta-analysis. ⋯ FDSM were safe with satisfactory effectiveness for intracranial ANs. More specific investigations are warranted to explore their performance in ANs beyond the ICA and optimal antiplatelet therapy.