Complications associated using the reamer-irrigator -aspirator (RIA) system: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Complications associated with the application of the Reamer-irrigator-Aspirator (RIA) system are described in the literature. However, to date a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess prevalence of complications associated with the use of the RIA system have not been conducted.

Materials and methods

The review is registered with PROSPERO (CRD42021269982). MEDLINE, the Web of Science Core Collection, and Embase were searched from the inception to 10 August 2021. The primary objective was to assess complications and blood loss associated with the use of the RIA system.

Results

Forty-seven studies involving 1834 procedures performed with the RIA system were finally included. A total of 105 complications were reported, with a pooled estimated overall p

SUBMITTER: Laubach M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10293355 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature