Comparison of Post-operative Outcomes Between Direct Axillary Artery Cannulation and Side-Graft Axillary Artery Cannulation in Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a growing perception of using axillary artery cannulation to improve operative outcomes in cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. Two techniques, direct cannulation or side-graft cannulation, can be used for axillary artery cannulation, but which technique is better is controversial.

Methods

A meta-analysis of comparative studies reporting operative outcomes using direct cannulation vs. side-graft cannulation was performed. We searched the PubMed, EMbase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library. Outcomes of interest were neurological dysfunction, cannulation-related complications and early mortality. The fixed effects model was used.

Results

A total of 1,543 patients were included in the final analysis. Direct cannulation was used in 846 patients, and side-g

SUBMITTER: Xie Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9226477 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature