A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Presentation and Surgical Management of Patients With Carotid Body Tumours

Volume: 57, Issue: 4, Pages: 477 - 486
Published: Apr 1, 2019
Abstract
ObjectivesThe aim was to determine the mode of presentation and 30 day procedural risks in 4418 patients with 4743 carotid body tumours (CBTs) undergoing surgical excision.MethodsThis is a systematic review and meta-analysis of 104 observational studies.ResultsOverall, 4418 patients with 4743 CBTs were identified. The mean age was 47 years, with the majority being female (65%). The commonest presentation was a neck mass (75%), of which 85% were...
Paper Details
Title
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Presentation and Surgical Management of Patients With Carotid Body Tumours
Published Date
Apr 1, 2019
Volume
57
Issue
4
Pages
477 - 486
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