SynthesisThe Cochrane database of systematic reviews2015
Stent graft types for endovascular repair of thoracic aortic aneurysms.
Synthesis in The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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2 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Endovascular versus conventional open surgical repair for thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2022Pooled it
- Stent graft types for endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2015Pooled it
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Abstract
backgroundThe UK prevalence of thoracic aneurysm is estimated at 10.4 per 100,000 person-years. Progressive and unpredictable enlargement can lead to rupture. Endovascular repair of thoracic aortic aneurysms involves a stent graft system being introduced via the femoral artery and manipulated within the aorta under radiological guidance. Following endograft deployment, a seal is formed at the proximal and distal landing zones to exclude the aneurysm sac from the circulation. With the increasing popularity of endovascular repair there has been an increase in the number of commercially available stent graft designs on the market. This is an update of the review first published in 2013.
objectivesThis review aimed to assess the different stent graft types for endovascular repair of thoracic aortic aneurysms. SEARCH
methodsThe Cochrane Vascular Group Trials Search Co-ordinator (TSC) searched the Specialised Register (last searched February 2015) and the Cochrane Register of Studies CENTRAL (2015, Issue 1). Trial databases were searched by the TSC for details of ongoing and unpublished studies. SELECTION CRITERIA: All published and unpublished randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of stent graft types in the repair of thoracic aortic aneurysms were sought without language restriction. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Data collection and analysis was conducted in accordance with the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. MAIN
resultsNo studies were identified that met the inclusion criteria. It was not possible to assess the quality of the evidence in the absence of studies eligible for inclusion in the review. AUTHORS'
conclusionsUnfortunately, no data exist regarding direct comparisons of the performance of different stent graft types. High quality RCTs evaluating stent graft types in thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair are required.
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