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Unilateral versus bilateral antegrade cerebral protection during circulatory arrest in aortic surgery: A meta-analysis of 5100 patients

Thursday, January 16, 2014

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Source Name: Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Source URL: http://www.jtcvsonline.org/article/S0022-5223%2812%2901334-7/abstract

Author(s)

E Angeloni, U Benedetto, JJM Takkenberg, I Stigliano, A Roscitano, G Melina, R Sinatra

This meta-analysis included over 5,000 pts in 28 studies and evaluated mortality and neurologic outcomes after aortic arch surgery. Unilateral and bilateral antegrade cerebral perfusion were associated with similar rate of mortality, temporary neurologic deficit, and permanent neurologic dysfunction.