Meta-analysis: Bilateral and Unilateral Cerebral Perfusion in Type A Dissection
Noritsugu Naito,
Hisato Takagi
Abstract:Background This meta-analysis compared the outcomes of bilateral cerebral perfusion (BCP) and unilateral cerebral perfusion (UCP) in aortic surgery for acute type A aortic dissection.
Methods A systematic literature search identified 12 studies involving 4,547 patients. Pooled odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated to analyze perioperative characteristics, short-term mortality rates, and postoperative neurological complications.
Results No significant … Show more
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