Cisternal Neurocysticercosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Therapeutic Efficacy, Safety, and Outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recent studies show potential benefits of albendazole in managing cisternal neurocysticercosis (NCC), which reduces parasitic burden. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to evaluate the efficacy of albendazole and other pharmacological treatments in cisternal NCC, considering the heterogeneity of disease manifestations and the need for effective treatment strategies.

Methods

Comprehensive searches were conducted across PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, CENTRAL, and Embase up to March 2024, focusing on RCTs and observational studies that examined albendazole's impact on cisternal NCC. Data were pooled using a random-effects model, adhering to the Cochrane handbook for systematic reviews and meta-analysis and the preferred reporting items for systematic revie

SUBMITTER: Elsayed AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12255487 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature