Abdul Hafiz Al Tannir, Elise A Biesboer, Courtney Pokrzywa, Simin Golestani, Vasil Kukushliev, Xavier Jean, Eric Harding, Marc A de Moya, Rachel Morris, Nathan Kugler, Morgan Schellenberg, Patrick B Murphy
BACKGROUND: Non-aortic arterial injuries are common and are associated with high morbidity and mortality. Historically, open surgical repair (OSR) was the conventional method of repair. With recent advancements in minimally invasive techniques, endovascular repair (ER) has gained popularity. We sought to compare outcomes in patients undergoing endovascular and open repairs of traumatic non-aortic penetrating arterial injuries. METHODS: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted using MEDLINE (OVID), Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Scopus Database from January 1st, 1990, to March 20th, 2023...
January 19, 2024: Injury