Publications by authors named "Kerollos Philip"
Objectives: To investigate dual-energy computed tomography's (DECT) diagnostic performance in detecting neurological complications following endovascular therapy (EVT) of acute ischaemic stroke (AIS).
Methods: We performed the literature search using Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, EBSCO, and Science Direct databases for published related studies. The selected studies estimated the validity of DECT in the detection of neurological complications after EVT for AIS.
Background: Thoracic epidural analgesia is the gold standard for major thoracic and abdominal surgeries.
Aim: Ultrasound-guided and landmark-based thoracic epidural insertion are compared in this systematic review.
Methods: Randomised controlled trials were sought in six databases for a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Posterior pericardiotomy for the prevention of atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 25 randomised controlled trials.
EuroIntervention
July 2023
Article Synopsis
- Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common complication after heart surgery, often linked to fluid buildup in the pericardium (the heart's outer layer).
- This study investigated whether performing a posterior pericardiotomy (PP) during surgery could reduce the incidence of postoperative AF compared to not performing it.
- Results from 25 clinical trials showed that patients who had PP experienced significantly lower rates of AF and related complications, leading to shorter hospital stays and suggesting that PP is both effective and cost-efficient.