Interventional therapy of extracranial arteriovenous malformations of the head and neck-A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The primary aim of this study was to conduct a meta-analysis of the literature on interventional treatment for patients with extracranial AVM of the head and neck to identify a superior treatment. The secondary aim was to evaluate the methodological quality of associated articles published between 2000-2020.

Methods

The literature search was conducted on PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and scholar.google.com. Studies, meeting the acceptable reference standard underwent meta-analysis. All identified literature underwent methodological quality analysis.

Results

Of 1560 screened articles, 56 were included in the literature review. Appropriate diagnostic tests were reported in 98% of included articles. 13% of included articles did not specify the emboliza

SUBMITTER: Lilje D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9286278 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature