Effects of subarachnoid extension following intracerebral hemorrhage: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The effects of subarachnoid extension (SAHE) following intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) have not yet been fully understood. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of published literature on this topic to better understand the effects of SAHE.

Methods

PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases were thoroughly searched from inception to October 16, 2022 to identify studies that evaluated the association between SAHE and mortality and worse functional outcomes in primary ICH. Crude odds ratios (cOR) and adjusted odds ratios (aOR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated to compare the endpoints.

Results

Three studies with 3368 participants were eventually included in the analysis. In the short-term follow-up of the primary endpoint, no associati

SUBMITTER: Liu T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9750540 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature