Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Cerebro-Spinal Fluid Drain-Related Mortality and Morbidity After Fenestrated-Branched Endovascular Aortic Repair

This study aimed to investigate the incidence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage (CSFD)-related complications specifically in patients undergoing fenestrated and branched endovascular aortic repair (F/B-EVAR). This objective was chosen considering the limitations and uncertainties surrounding its efficacy in preventing spinal cord injury (SCI).

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - April 15, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Nicola Leone, Mario D ’Oria, Kevin Mani, Gustavo Oderich, Gianmarco Maleti, Luigi AM. Bartolotti, Roberto Silingardi, Sandro Lepidi, Stefano Gennai Source Type: research