The extravasation of contrast as a predictor of cerebral hemorrhagic contusion expansion, poor neurological outcome and mortality after traumatic brain injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors
Baldon, Isabella Vargas
Amorim, Andre Candeas
Santana, Larissa Marques
Kolias, Angelos
Hutchinson, Peter
Paiva, Wellingson S.
Publication Date
2020-07-07Journal Title
PLOS ONE
Publisher
Public Library of Science
Volume
15
Issue
7
Language
en
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Article
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Baldon, I. V., Amorim, A. C., Santana, L. M., Solla, D. J., Kolias, A., Hutchinson, P., Paiva, W. S., & et al. (2020). The extravasation of contrast as a predictor of cerebral hemorrhagic contusion expansion, poor neurological outcome and mortality after traumatic brain injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLOS ONE, 15 (7) https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0235561
Abstract
Background: The active extravasation of contrast on CT angiography (CTA) in primary intracerebral hemorrhages (ICH) is recognized as a predictive factor for ICH expansion, unfavorable outcomes and mortality. However, few studies have been conducted on the setting of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Purpose: To perform a literature systematic review and meta-analysis of the association of contrast extravasation on cerebral hemorrhagic contusion expansion, neurological outcomes and mortality. Data sources: The PubMed, Cochrane Library, Medline, Scielo, VHL and IBECS databases up to September 21, 2019, were searched for eligible studies. Study selection: A total of 505 individual titles and abstracts were identified and screened. A total of 36 were selected for full text analysis, out of which 4 fulfilled all inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data analysis: All 4 studies yielded point estimates suggestive of higher risk for hematoma expansion with contrast extravasation and the summary RR was 5.75 (95%CI 2.74–10.47, p<0.001). Contrast extravasation was also associated with worse neurological outcomes (RR 3.25, 95%CI 2.24–4.73, p<0.001) and higher mortality (RR 2.77, 95%CI 1.03–7.47, p = 0.04). Data synthesis: This study is a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis revealed the extravasation of contrast is a useful imaging sign to predict hematoma expansion, worse neurological outcomes and higher mortality. Limitations: Only four articles were selected. Conclusions: The extravasation of contrast in the setting of TBI is a useful imaging sign to predict hematoma expansion, worse neurological outcomes and higher mortality.
Keywords
Research Article, Research and analysis methods, Biology and life sciences, Medicine and health sciences, Physical sciences
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pone-d-20-06262
External DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0235561
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