Publication Name	World Journal of Cardiology
Manuscript ID	110793
Country	Kyrgyzstan

Category	Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Manuscript Type	Meta-Analysis
Article Title	Posterior pericardiotomy: An effective strategy for reducing post-coronary artery bypass grafting complications, with considerations for pleural effusion risk
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Muneeb Khawar, Syed Abdullah Shah, Ayesha Khan, Abdullah Waseem, Hanan Saeed, Ayesha Fatima, Muneeb Saifullah, Abbas Muhammad Mehdi, Abdul Qadeer and Mirza Muhammad Hadeed Khawar
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Corresponding Author	Abbas Muhammad Mehdi, MD, Department of Medicine, International School of Medicine, International University of Kyrgyzstan, 6 Seven April Street, Bishkek 720065, Kyrgyzstan. malikmehdi0508@gmail.com
Key Words	Posterior pericardiotomy; Coronary artery bypass grafting; Safety; Postoperative complications; Pleural effusion; Atrial fibrillation; Pericardial effusion
Core Tip	Posterior pericardiotomy is considered a safe and effective intervention for coronary artery bypass grafting to reduce complications. Our meta-analysis reported a significant reduction in postoperative atrial fibrillation, cardiac tamponade, early and late pericardial effusion, and the length of hospital stay, while improving postoperative outcomes. However, due to the limitations of our study and heterogeneity recorded in some of our outcomes calls for a systematic approach for postoperative protocols and surgical interventions.
Citation	Khawar M, Shah SA, Khan A, Waseem A, Saeed H, Fatima A, Saifullah M, Mehdi AM, Qadeer A, Hadeed Khawar MM. Posterior pericardiotomy: An effective strategy for reducing post-coronary artery bypass grafting complications, with considerations for pleural effusion risk. World J Cardiol 2025; In press

Received	2025-06-16 01:26
Peer-Review Started	2025-06-16 01:26
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Revised	2025-07-16 15:57
Second Decision	2025-09-15 02:42
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Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-09-17 10:27
Articles in Press	2025-09-17 10:27
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