Neuroimaging markers associated with early neurological deterioration in acute isolated pontine infarction: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: We evaluated imaging features associated with early neurological deterioration (END) after acute isolated pontine infarction (AIPI). Methods: PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science were searched from inception to 3 August 2026. We included observational studies of adults with imaging-confirmed AIPI that assesse...