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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-05-01
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Series: | Systematic Reviews |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-021-01692-8 |