Endovascular thrombectomy for severe cerebral venous thrombosis: A comprehensive meta-analysis assessing safety and efficacy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cerebral sinus venous thrombosis (CSVT) has traditionally been treated medically with systemic anticoagulation. Recent advances in endovascular therapy (EVT) may represent an alternative treatment to medical therapy for CSVT. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the use of EVT for CSVT.

Methods

We conducted a systematic literature review using PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science. We included studies that reported outcomes following EVT for CSVT. The primary outcome of interest was rate of modified Rankin Scale (mRS) 0-2. Secondary outcomes of interest were rates of complete, partial, and failed recanalization, mortality, and new or expansion of hematoma. We calculated pooled rates (%) and their corresponding 95% confidence interval

SUBMITTER: Ghozy S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11559896 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature