Jonathan C Pang, Benjamin F Bitner, Madeline M Nottoli, Arash Abiri, Anh-Tram Bui, Cecilia H Nguyen, Timothy I Hsu, Theodore V Nguyen, Frank P K Hsu, Edward C Kuan
OBJECTIVE: Despite significant advances in understanding of skull base reconstruction principles, the role of tissue sealants in modifying postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak outcomes remains controversial. We evaluate postoperative CSF leak incidence associated with tissue sealant use in skull base defect repair during endoscopic skull base surgery (ESBS). DATA SOURCES: Web of Science, PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and Cochrane Library. REVIEW METHODS: Systematic review and meta-analysis of risk differences (RD)...
March 12, 2024: Laryngoscope