Publications by authors named "Taiwei Cao"
Aims: We conducted a meta-analysis of eligible studies to compare the surgical outcomes between diabetic patients and non-diabetic patients who have undergone cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM).
Methods: A systematic literature search of PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science (up to February 10, 2016) was conducted. Eligible studies were case-control or cohort studies that compared the outcomes of cervical surgery between diabetic patients and non-diabetic patients.
Article Synopsis
- ACDF is a common spine surgery performed in outpatient settings, focusing on less invasive techniques and improved pain management, yet complications can still pose serious risks.
- A systematic review analyzed data from multiple databases, resulting in 12 articles that compared the safety of outpatient versus inpatient cervical spine surgeries.
- The study found no deaths and similar complication rates between both groups, with the most frequent issues being dysphagia and hematoma, suggesting outpatient surgery is as safe as inpatient surgery for adult patients.