Date | Event | Description |
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22 June 2015 | New citation required but conclusions have not changed | The additional 18 studies added to this review update did not alter the original conclusions as the majority were retrospective case note reviews with poorly validated outcome criteria. |
22 June 2015 | New search has been performed | This updated review was originally published in 2000. It now includes 18 new studies (Abbas 2007; Blair 2001; Chi 2009; Fiori 2012; Furuya 2012; Goto 2012; Kolomainen 2012; Mangili 2005; Mooney 2013; Parveen 2009; Perri 2014; Pothuri 2003; Pothuri 2004; Sartori 2009; Sartori 2010; Winner 2013; Wong 2009: Zhang 2012). This review update also identified 18 further studies to exclude (Amikura 2010; Badgwell 2009; Badgwell 2011; Chakraborty 2011; Dalal 2011; Davis 2001; Fitzgerald 2012; Kucukmetin 2010; Lee 2011; Legendre 2001; McCahill 2003; Miller 2000; Miner 2004; Miner 2005; Podnos 2007; Suarez 2010; Ubogagu 2010; Xinopoulos 2004). We also updated the 'Risk of bias' assessment and added 'Risk of bias' summary tables. |
25 September 2008 | New search has been performed | Converted to new review format. |