Management strategies and outcomes of basilar trunk aneurysms: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to the complex anatomical structure surrounding the basilar artery trunk, basilar trunk aneurysms (BTAs) can result in severe complications and poor prognosis for patients. The treatments for BTAs still remain challenging and uncertain.

Methods

We conducted a comprehensive search of Embase, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library databases using medical subject headings and free-text terms, with the last search completed on July 1st, 2024. Both single-arm and two-arm meta-analysis were performed to compare the safety and effectiveness of different treatments for BTAs. Both fixed-effects models and random-effects models were calculated. When the heterogeneity was over 50%, we chose the random-effects model.

Results

We identified 21 studies enrolling 593 participants a

SUBMITTER: Tian Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12852281 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature