Conventional versus miniaturized cardiopulmonary bypass: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal: JTCVS open
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials was performed to compare the effects of miniaturized extracorporeal circulation (MECC) and conventional extracorporeal circulation (CECC) on morbidity and mortality rates after cardiac surgery.

Authors

  • Timothy Cheng
    Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College School of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.
  • Rajas Barve
    Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College School of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.
  • Yeu Wah Michael Cheng
    Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College School of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.
  • Andrew Ravendren
    Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College School of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.
  • Amna Ahmed
    Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College School of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.
  • Steven Toh
    University of Liverpool School of Medicine, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
  • Christopher J Goulden
    Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College School of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.
  • Amer Harky
    Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Liverpool Heart and Chest, Liverpool, United Kingdom.

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