Effectiveness of carbon dioxide cryotherapy for the treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis: Systematic review and meta-analysis

• Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases Vol. 19; no. 1; p. e0012741
• Main Authors: Tilahun Zewdu, Feleke, Misganaw Geremew, Bisrat, Gadisa Belachew, Endalamaw, Alemu Gelay, Kassahun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Public Library of Science 06.01.2025; Public Library of Science (PLoS)
• Subjects: Analysis; Carbon dioxide; Carbon Dioxide - therapeutic use; Care and treatment; Cold; Cryotherapy - methods; Health aspects; Humans; Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous; Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous - therapy; Medical research; Medicine and Health Sciences; Medicine, Experimental; Meglumine antimoniate; Patient outcomes; Physical Sciences; Research and Analysis Methods; Science Policy; Treatment Outcome; Ethiopia

Cutaneous leishmaniasis is one of the neglected tropical diseases which is hard to treat. Carbon dioxide-based cryotherapy is a novel therapeutic option for cutaneous leishmaniasis in both developed and developing nations. This study aims to summarize the pooled evidence on the effectiveness of carb...