Does ozaki procedure have a future as a new surgical approach for aortic valve replacement? a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: In 2014, Ozaki introduced the neo-cuspidation (Ozaki procedure), a new valve from the pericardium, to reduce or even prevent the risk of chronic autoimmune inflammation and subsequent rejection or valve degeneration. Thus, the authors aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of the Ozaki technique in treating aortic valve diseases.

Materials And Methods: A comprehensive search was performed via PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Scopus, and the Web of Science up to 20 February 2022.

Pleural manometry during thoracocentesis in patients with malignant pleural effusion: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Large-volume therapeutic thoracocentesis may be associated with pulmonary congestion or a more serious complication; re-expansion pulmonary edema (RPE). We investigated whether monitoring pleural pressure with manometry during thoracocentesis would prevent these pulmonary symptoms/RPE and allow larger volume drainage.

Methods: We did a randomized controlled trial involving 110 patients with large malignant pleural effusions.

Is hormonal manipulation after surgical treatment of catamenial pneumothorax effective in reducing the rate of recurrence? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: Catamenial pneumothorax CP is a rare form of spontaneous pneumothorax in females forming part of thoracic endometriosis syndrome. Studies have suggested possible benefit from postoperative hormonal administration. As this treatment is inconsistent, we aimed at performing the first meta-analysis to study the efficacy of adding hormonal treatment after surgery to reduce the chances of recurrent catamenial pneumothorax.

Variation in outcome of invasive mechanical ventilation between different countries for patients with severe COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: COVID 19 is the most recent cause of Adult respiratory distress syndrome ARDS. Invasive mechanical ventilation IMV can support gas exchange in patients failing non-invasive ventilation, but its reported outcome is highly variable between countries. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis on IMV for COVID-associated ARDS to study its outcome among different countries.

Recurrence of mesothelioma after a macroscopic complete resection procedure: is a second radical surgery justified?

A best evidence topic was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was: In patients with mesothelioma who develop a local recurrence after macroscopic complete resection (MCR) surgery, does performing a second radical surgery lead to improvement in survival? A total of 2076 papers were identified using the reported search, of which 3 represented the best evidence to answer the clinical question. The authors, date, journal, country, study type, population, outcomes and key results are tabulated.

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in patients with severe COVID-19 adult respiratory distress syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: COVID 19 is the most recent cause of adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can support gas exchange in patients failing conventional mechanical ventilation, but its role is still controversial. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis on ECMO for COVID-associated ARDS to study its outcome.