Ahmed K. Awad
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View article: Stomach cancer elective surgery morbidity and mortality at 90-Day (Hold Study): a prospective, international collaborative cohort study
Stomach cancer elective surgery morbidity and mortality at 90-Day (Hold Study): a prospective, international collaborative cohort study Open
Background Data on multinational 90-day mortality and morbidity rates after surgery for gastric cancer is limited in the literature. This study aimed to understand the 90-day mortality and morbidity outcomes among patients undergoing elect…
View article: Impact of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) on outcomes after coronary artery bypass grafting: A meta-analysis of unique 247,270 patients from 50 studies
Impact of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) on outcomes after coronary artery bypass grafting: A meta-analysis of unique 247,270 patients from 50 studies Open
View article: Cusp-overlap view versus three cusp coplanar view during transcatheter aortic valve replacement using self-expandable valves: a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression
Cusp-overlap view versus three cusp coplanar view during transcatheter aortic valve replacement using self-expandable valves: a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression Open
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is currently the treatment of choice for most patients with severe aortic stenosis. We conducted this meta-analysis to compare the outcomes of the cusp overlap technique (COT) versus the standa…
View article: Role of heuristics in transfusion medicine: factors driving empirical blood component transfusions in cardiac surgery
Role of heuristics in transfusion medicine: factors driving empirical blood component transfusions in cardiac surgery Open
View article: Gallstone ileus: What to do, when, and why: A case-based review of surgical options
Gallstone ileus: What to do, when, and why: A case-based review of surgical options Open
Anatomical and clinical context should guide surgical strategy in gallstone ileus. Distal enterotomy with enterolithotomy can be safe and effective in selected cases, with delayed biliary surgery reserved for symptomatic recurrence. Furthe…
View article: The effect of mavacamten on echocardiographic parameters, cardiac function and biomarkers in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients, a systematic review and meta-analysis
The effect of mavacamten on echocardiographic parameters, cardiac function and biomarkers in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients, a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Mavacamten enhances echocardiographic and cardiac biomarker outcomes in HCM patients on short-term follow-up. Limited data on non-obstructive HCM require cautious interpretation.
View article: Are early outcomes of reoperative aortic root surgery impacted by previous root procedure and indication for reintervention?
Are early outcomes of reoperative aortic root surgery impacted by previous root procedure and indication for reintervention? Open
At experienced centers, aortic root reoperation (true redo root) can be performed with low operative mortality. Explant of prosthetic graft material and endocarditis are associated with more complicated postoperative course, without signif…
View article: Robotic Congenital Cardiac Surgery Practice Worldwide: A Systematic Review
Robotic Congenital Cardiac Surgery Practice Worldwide: A Systematic Review Open
Background: With the increasing adoption of robotic technology in adult cardiac surgery patients, improved surgeon experience and wider utilization have been reported. However, interpreting trends in robotic congenital surgery is more chal…
View article: Transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve replacement in patients with aortic stenosis with a small aortic annulus: A meta-analysis with reconstructed time to event data
Transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve replacement in patients with aortic stenosis with a small aortic annulus: A meta-analysis with reconstructed time to event data Open
TAVR had a significantly reduced risk of PPM and new-onset AF but with increased PPI and vascular complications. Also, TAVR significantly improved EOA and iEOA. Furthermore, SAVR had less risk of PVL, and better LVEF improvement at predisc…
View article: Efficacy and safety of preoperative intravenous iron versus standard care in colorectal cancer patients with iron deficiency anemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Efficacy and safety of preoperative intravenous iron versus standard care in colorectal cancer patients with iron deficiency anemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background: Anemia, particularly iron deficiency (ID) anemia, is common in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients, affecting up to 58% of individuals. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness and safety of preoperative intravenous iron (IVI…
View article: Acute Type A aortic dissection surgical repair in Octogenarians: A meta-analysis
Acute Type A aortic dissection surgical repair in Octogenarians: A meta-analysis Open
Aortic dissection (AD), a life-threatening condition resulting from aortic wall tears, is especially concerning in the elderly. However, few studies have investigated long-term surgical outcomes in octogenarians with Type A aortic dissecti…
View article: Management and outcome of intracranial fungal infections in children and adults in Africa: a scoping review
Management and outcome of intracranial fungal infections in children and adults in Africa: a scoping review Open
View article: Mapping the Grounds for Mortalities in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Through Registry Analyses: A Retrospective Cohort Study of Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults Patients
Mapping the Grounds for Mortalities in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Through Registry Analyses: A Retrospective Cohort Study of Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults Patients Open
Patients with AML are at a higher risk of developing other types of cancer and granulocyte deficiencies, which increases the risk of death from non-cancerous causes such as infections. Moreover, treatment for AML carries the risk of cardia…
View article: Characteristics of co-infection and secondary infection amongst critically ill COVID-19 patients in the first two waves of the pandemic
Characteristics of co-infection and secondary infection amongst critically ill COVID-19 patients in the first two waves of the pandemic Open
View article: Efficacy of selenium on patients undergoing cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Efficacy of selenium on patients undergoing cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Open
View article: Intravenous iron for acute and chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) patients with iron deficiency: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis
Intravenous iron for acute and chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) patients with iron deficiency: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Patients with heart failure (HF) and iron deficiency are at increased risk of adverse clinical outcomes. We searched databases for randomised controlled trials that compared IV iron to placebo, in patients with HF with reduced ejection fra…
View article: To repair or to replace in mitral valve infective endocarditis? an updated meta-analysis
To repair or to replace in mitral valve infective endocarditis? an updated meta-analysis Open
Background Valve infective endocarditis (IE) is a potentially life-threatening condition that affects patients’ livelihoods. Current surgical options in mitral valve IE include mitral valve repair (MVr) or replacement (MVR). While each pro…
View article: Efficacy and safety of laparoscopic liver resection versus radiofrequency ablation in patients with early and small hepatocellular carcinoma: an updated meta-analysis and meta-regression of observational studies
Efficacy and safety of laparoscopic liver resection versus radiofrequency ablation in patients with early and small hepatocellular carcinoma: an updated meta-analysis and meta-regression of observational studies Open
Background Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of liver cancer, accounting for 90% of cases worldwide and a significant contributor to cancer-related deaths. This study comprehensively compares the safety and efficacy of…
View article: Transcatheter versus surgical valve replacement in patients with bicuspid aortic valves: an updated meta-analysis
Transcatheter versus surgical valve replacement in patients with bicuspid aortic valves: an updated meta-analysis Open
Patients with bicuspid aortic valves (BAV) are predisposed to the development of aortic stenosis. We performed a pairwise meta-analysis, comparing the efficacy of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) versus surgical aortic valve r…
View article: Spaceflight associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS): a systematic review, implications for the sans case definition
Spaceflight associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS): a systematic review, implications for the sans case definition Open
Astronauts undergoing long-duration space flights (LDSF) often experience a unique set of neuro-ocular findings known as Spaceflight Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome (SANS). However, the exact mechanisms and the true incidence of SANS rema…
View article: Are congenital heart defects connected to more severe attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Are congenital heart defects connected to more severe attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background: Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common cause of birth defect-related infant morbidity and mortality, affecting 1% of 40,000 births per year in the United States. On the other side, the etiology of attention-deficit…
View article: Early mobilisation in critically ill COVID-19 patients: a subanalysis of the ESICM-initiated UNITE-COVID observational study
Early mobilisation in critically ill COVID-19 patients: a subanalysis of the ESICM-initiated UNITE-COVID observational study Open
View article: Efficacy and safety of laparoscopic liver resection versus radiofrequency ablation in patients with early and small hepatocellular carcinoma: an updated meta-analysis and meta- regression of observational studies
Efficacy and safety of laparoscopic liver resection versus radiofrequency ablation in patients with early and small hepatocellular carcinoma: an updated meta-analysis and meta- regression of observational studies Open
Background Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of liver cancer, accounting for 90% of cases worldwide and a significant contributor to cancer-related deaths. This study comprehensively compares the safety and efficacy of…
View article: Cold polypectomy techniques for small and diminutive colorectal polyps: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Cold polypectomy techniques for small and diminutive colorectal polyps: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Open
In the management of small and diminutive polyps, cold polypectomy is favored over electrocautery polypectomy. However, the optimal cold polypectomy technique is still controversial. Hence, this review aims to investigate the most effectiv…
View article: Cardiovascular Disease and COVID-19 Vaccines: A Systematic Review and Analysis of Published Cases
Cardiovascular Disease and COVID-19 Vaccines: A Systematic Review and Analysis of Published Cases Open
As vaccination against COVID-19 became more widespread, side-effects that were not initially detected during clinical trials became more prominent. The aim of this systematic review is to discuss reports of adverse cardiovascular events as…
View article: Which is better for pediatric and adult cardiac surgery: del Nido or St. Thomas cardioplegia? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Which is better for pediatric and adult cardiac surgery: del Nido or St. Thomas cardioplegia? A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: The Syria and Turkey earthquakes: a note for cardiothoracic surgeons
The Syria and Turkey earthquakes: a note for cardiothoracic surgeons Open
Dear Editor, On the 6th of February 2023, a seismic episode devastated southeast Turkey near the border of Syria. The earthquake registered a magnitude of 7.8 on the Seismic magnitude scale, with its impact extending 11 miles into the Gazi…
View article: Pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma of the liver in an adult: An extremely rare case report and review of literature
Pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma of the liver in an adult: An extremely rare case report and review of literature Open
View article: Defibrillation strategies for refractory ventricular fibrillation out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrest: A systematic review and network meta‐analysis
Defibrillation strategies for refractory ventricular fibrillation out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrest: A systematic review and network meta‐analysis Open
Background and Objective Double sequential external defibrillation (DSED) and vector‐change defibrillation (VCD) have been suggested to enhance clinical outcomes for patients with ventricular fibrillation (VF) refractory of standard defibr…
View article: Ross procedure versus pulmonary homograft versus mechanical valve versus bioprosthetic valve versus Ozaki procedure for surgical aortic valve replacement: a frequentist network meta-analysis
Ross procedure versus pulmonary homograft versus mechanical valve versus bioprosthetic valve versus Ozaki procedure for surgical aortic valve replacement: a frequentist network meta-analysis Open
Background There has been a resurgence in interest regarding the Ross procedure due to recent publications detailing positive long-term outcomes. Conversely, surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) with a pulmonary homograft (PH), mechani…