Diabetes mellitus and adverse outcomes after carotid endarterectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis

• Published in: Chinese medical journal Vol. 136; no. 12; pp. 1401 - 1409
• Main Authors: Li, Fengshi, Zhang, Rui, Di, Xiao, Niu, Shuai, Rong, Zhihua, Liu, Changwei, Ni, Leng
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hagerstown, MD Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 20.06.2023
• Subjects: Carotid endarterectomy; Carotid artery stenosis; Diabetes mellitus; Meta-analysis

Abstract Background: There is still uncertainty regarding whether diabetes mellitus (DM) can adversely affect patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for carotid stenosis. The aim of the study was to assess the adverse impact of DM on patients with carotid stenosis treated by CEA. Methods:...