Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in patients with tuberculosis: systematic review and meta-analysis of 43 cases.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Tuberculosis (TB) is still a major contributor to the global health burden. Pulmonary TB can lead to life-threatening respiratory failure necessitating extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy. However, data on ECMO experience in the management of TB patients are scarce.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review of the literature using the search terms ECMO, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, TB and tuberculosis in three databases (Medline, Web of Science and EMBASE). Clinical data were extracted by two independent investigators. Clinical parameters, such as mode of ECMO therapy, duration of treatment and clinical outcomes, were assessed.

Results

Overall, 43 patients from 15 countries were included in the analysis. The age ranged from 0 to 65 y

SUBMITTER: Idris R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10801979 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature