Comparing Off-Pump and On-Pump Heart Surgery
Author Information
Author(s): El-Abd H, Salah S
Primary Institution: Cairo University Hospitals
Hypothesis
Does off-pump coronary bypass surgery reduce complications compared to on-pump surgery in Egyptian patients?
Conclusion
Off-pump surgery had a higher incidence of complications and mortality compared to on-pump surgery, but no significant differences in graft patency were found at 6 months.
Supporting Evidence
- Off-pump patients had a higher mean number of constructed grafts than on-pump patients.
- Postoperative mortality rate was significantly higher in the off-pump group.
- No mortality was reported in both groups at 6-month follow-up.
Takeaway
This study looked at two types of heart surgery and found that one type had more problems after surgery, but both types worked similarly over time.
Methodology
A nonrandomized single-centre control trial with 65 patients divided into two groups for surgery.
Potential Biases
Potential selection bias due to nonrandomization.
Limitations
The study was nonrandomized and conducted at a single center.
Participant Demographics
Egyptian patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.02
Statistical Significance
p=0.046
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