Contrast extravasation and outcome of endovascular therapy in acute ischaemic stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Contrast extravasation (CE) after endovascular therapy (EVT) is commonly present in acute ischaemic stroke (AIS) patients. Substantial uncertainties remain about the relationship between CE and the outcomes of EVT in patients with AIS. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate this association.

Design

A systematic review and meta-analysis of published studies were performed.

Data source

We systematically searched the Medline and Embase databases for relevant clinical studies. The last literature search in databases was performed in June 2020.

Eligibility criteria for study selection

We included studies exploring the associations between CE and the outcomes of EVT in patients with AIS undergoing EVT.

Data extraction and synthesis

Two reviewers extracted r

SUBMITTER: Xu T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8264910 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature