Extracranial-intracranial bypass surgery for intracranial aneurysm of the anterior cerebral circulation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The safety of extracranial-intracranial (EC-IC) bypass in the management of anterior circulation intracranial aneurysms (IAs) remains to be determined. This systematic review aims to summarize the existing evidence and provide guidance for the precise management of IAs.

Data source

We constructed search strategies and comprehensively searched Pubmed, Medline, Embase, Web of science, and Cochrane library.

Methods

This systematic review was actualized according to the PRISMA statement. We evaluated study quality using the methodological index for non-randomized study (MINORS). Effect sizes were pooled using a random-effects model. Heterogeneity between studies was assessed using the I ² test. Publication bias was assessed using the Egger's t

SUBMITTER: Chen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10102499 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature