Comparative efficacy and safety of various mechanical thrombectomy strategies for patients with acute ischemic stroke: a Bayesian network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stent retriever, contact aspiration, and combined treatment are crucial mechanical thrombectomy strategies for patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS).

Objectives

The aim of this study was to compare and rank three different mechanical thrombectomy strategies for AIS due to large vessel occlusion by means of a Bayesian network meta-analysis.

Design

A systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis based on PRISMA guidelines.

Data sources and methods

Relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were identified in Embase, MEDLINE, the Cochrane Library database, and Clinicaltrials.gov from inception to 15 March 2022. We used random effect models to estimate corresponding odds ratios (ORs) and rank probabilities using pairwise and Bayesian network

SUBMITTER: Meng J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10293521 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature