Necessity of dural tenting sutures in modern neurosurgery: protocol for a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The ongoing need for dural tenting sutures in a contemporary neurosurgical practice has been questioned in the literature for over two decades. In the past, these sutures were supposed to prevent blood collecting in the potential space between the skull and the dura by elevating the latter. Theoretically, with modern haemostasis and proper postoperative care, this technique should not be necessary and the surgery time can be shortened. Unfortunately, there is no evidence-based proof to either support or reject this hypothesis.

Methods and analysis

The systematic review will be performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) statement and The Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. Eight el

SUBMITTER: Przepiorka L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6367978 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature