ReviewProceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center)2026
Effect of preoperative embolization of spinal metastases on intraoperative blood loss.
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Abstract
Background: This study provides a detailed evaluation of the effect preoperative embolization of spinal metastases has on reducing intraoperative blood loss (IBL) and the need for transfusion of packed red blood cells. Methods: A systematic search for all articles on the topic of preoperative embolization of spinal metastases was performed. Data for estimated intraoperative blood loss and transfusion units from eligible studies were extracted. A threshold of Results: The total number of patients from the 15 included articles totaled 1287. The standardized mean difference attributable to preoperative embolization for the volume of IBL was -0.396 (95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.769 to -0.022, tau Conclusion: Preoperative embolization of spinal metastases is effective in decreasing IBL volume but had no significant effect on the quantity of transfused units of packed red blood cells.
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