Carotid endarterectomy with patch angioplasty versus primary closure in patients with symptomatic and significant stenosis: a systematic review with meta-analyses and trial sequential analysis of randomized clinical trials

Carotid endarterectomy with patch angioplasty versus primary closure in patients with symptomatic and significant stenosis: a systematic review with meta-analyses and trial sequential analysis of randomized clinical trials

Abstract Background Patch angioplasty in conventional carotid endarterectomy is suggested to reduce the risk of restenosis and recurrent ipsilateral stroke compared with primary closure. A systematic review of randomized clinical trials is needed to compare outcomes (benefits and harms) of both tech...

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Main Authors: Martijn S. Marsman, Jørn Wetterslev, Abdelkarime Kh. Jahrome, Christian Gluud, Frans L. Moll, Frederik Keus, Giel G. Koning
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
Subjects:
Carotid stenosis
Carotid endarterectomy
Patch
Systematic review
Primary closure
Trial sequential analysis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-021-01692-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-021-01692-8

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