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Yujian Li1, Xiang Yang1, Huiqing Zhou2
1Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Insights
This network meta-analysis will compare surgical and medical treatments for chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH). It aims to determine the most effective treatment strategy for CSDH patients, focusing on recurrence and functional outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Medical Statistics
Background:
- Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is a common neurosurgical emergency, particularly in the elderly.
- While surgery is the primary treatment, the optimal surgical strategy remains debated.
- A comprehensive comparison of various treatments is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a network meta-analysis comparing medical treatments and different surgical methods for CSDH.
- To evaluate the efficacy of various interventions for CSDH.
Main Methods:
- Systematic search of multiple databases (PubMed, Embase, etc.) up to April 2023.
- Inclusion of randomized controlled trials and prospective non-randomized studies.
- Network meta-analysis using STATA V.14 to compare recurrence rates and functional outcomes.
Main Results:
- The analysis will rank interventions based on recurrence rates and functional outcomes.
- Statistical methods will include inconsistency, subgroup, sensitivity, and publication bias assessments.
Conclusions:
- The findings will provide evidence-based recommendations for CSDH treatment strategies.
- This study aims to clarify the best surgical approach for managing chronic subdural hematoma.
Introduction:
Chronic subdural haematoma (CSDH) is one of the most common neurosurgical emergencies, especially in the elderly population. Surgery is the mainstay of treatment for CSDH. Some studies have suggested that some specific surgical strategies can have potential benefits for patients with CSDH; however, the best surgical method is still controversial. For a better understanding of surgical treatment for these patients, it is necessary to conduct a network meta-analysis to comprehensively compare the effects of medical treatment and different surgical methods.
Methods And Analysis:
This protocol has been reported following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols. Related studies published up to April 2023 will be searched in the following databases: PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP and Wanfang. Randomised controlled trials and non-randomised prospective studies comparing at least two different interventions for patients with CSDH will be included. Quality assessment will be conducted using Cochrane Collaboration's tool or the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale based on study design. The primary outcome will be the recurrence rates, and the secondary outcome will be the functional outcome at the end of follow-up. Pairwise and network meta-analyses will be conducted using STATA V.14 (StataCorp, College Station, Texas, USA). Mean ranks and the surface under the cumulative ranking curve will be used to evaluate each intervention. Statistical inconsistency assessment, subgroup analysis, sensitivity analysis and publication bias assessment will be performed.
Ethics And Dissemination:
Ethics approval is not necessary because this study will be based on publications. The results of this study will be published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Prospero Registration Number:
CRD42022376829.
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