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Review Meta Analysis
Meta-analysis of the use of surgical sealants for suture-hole bleeding in arterial anastomoses.
Suture-hole bleeding in arterial anastomoses prolongs operating time and increases blood loss, particularly with the use of prosthetic grafts. Surgical sealants (such as fibrin) may be used as haemostatic adjuncts in vascular surgery. This is a systematic review and meta-analysis of published studies that investigated the utility of surgical sealants in arterial-to-prosthetic graft anastomoses. ⋯ Surgical sealants appear to reduce suture-hole bleeding significantly in vascular prosthetic graft anastomoses compared with standard haemostatic measures.
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Review Meta Analysis
Network meta-analysis of protocol-driven care and laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer.
Laparoscopic approaches and standardized recovery protocols have reduced morbidity following colorectal cancer surgery. As the optimal regimen remains inconclusive, a network meta-analysis was undertaken of treatments for the development of postoperative complications and mortality. ⋯ Laparoscopic surgery combined with protocol-driven care reduces colorectal cancer surgery complications, but not mortality. The reduction in complications with protocol-driven care is greater for open surgery than for laparoscopic approaches. Registration number: CRD42015017850 (https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO).
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Should Levetiracetam or Phenytoin Be Used for Posttraumatic Seizure Prophylaxis? A Systematic Review of the Literature and Meta-analysis.
Posttraumatic seizure (PTS) is a significant complication of traumatic brain injury (TBI). ⋯ ADE, adverse drug eventAED, antiepileptic drugCI, confidence intervalOR, odds ratioPTS, posttraumatic seizureTBI, traumatic brain injury.