2023
DOI: 10.1007/s10143-023-01947-z
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Surgical management of spontaneous middle cranial fossa defects: a systematic review and meta-analysis of available reconstructive techniques and materials

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“…Although this meta‐analysis can add on drawing trends and identifying hypotheses for further research, the overall result should be cautiously interpreted, considering the poor quality of data retrieved, mostly consisting of case series and case‐control studies. Taking into consideration the unanticipated very low frequency of recurrence reported, the possibility of reporting bias and under reported complications and recurrences cannot be safely excluded 32 . Multicenter large, controlled trials can shed light regarding the risk factors of sCSF leaks and best treatment algorithm, keeping in mind the difficulty of conducting double blinded trials in surgical theatres 33 …”
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confidence: 99%
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“…Although this meta‐analysis can add on drawing trends and identifying hypotheses for further research, the overall result should be cautiously interpreted, considering the poor quality of data retrieved, mostly consisting of case series and case‐control studies. Taking into consideration the unanticipated very low frequency of recurrence reported, the possibility of reporting bias and under reported complications and recurrences cannot be safely excluded 32 . Multicenter large, controlled trials can shed light regarding the risk factors of sCSF leaks and best treatment algorithm, keeping in mind the difficulty of conducting double blinded trials in surgical theatres 33 …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Taking into consideration the unanticipated very low frequency of recurrence reported, the possibility of reporting bias and under reported complications and recurrences cannot be safely excluded. 32 Multicenter large, controlled trials can shed light regarding the risk factors of sCSF leaks and best treatment algorithm, keeping in mind the difficulty of conducting double blinded trials in surgical theatres. 33 Another issue arising from the studies involved was that often authors used interchangeably the term "patient" as synonymous to operative case, while the same studies included patients with bilateral disease with both ears registered as separate patients in their results section.…”
Section: Limitationsmentioning
confidence: 99%