European radiology
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To evaluate the diagnostic test accuracy of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (18F-FDG PET/CT), whole-body magnetic resonance imaging (WB-MRI), and whole-body diffusion-weighted imaging (WB-DWI) for the detection of metastases in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). ⋯ • Whole-body MRI with or without diffusion-weighted imaging has a high accuracy for the diagnostic evaluation of metastases in patients with non-small cell lung cancer. • Whole-body MRI may be used as a non-invasive and radiation-free alternative to positron emission tomography with CT with similar diagnostic performance.
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To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to identify magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features that will aid in the diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder (ACS) and provide a summary of the diagnostic accuracy of the identified features METHODS: The MEDLINE and EMBASE databases were searched for studies assessing the diagnostic accuracy of MRI features of ACS. Overlapping descriptors used to denote the same imaging finding in different studies were subsumed under a single feature. The pooled accuracy including the diagnostic odd ratios (DORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of the identified features was calculated using a bivariate random-effects model. ⋯ • Six informative MRI features for ACS diagnosis were identified (diagnostic odds ratio > 1). • RI and axillary joint capsule enhancement and IGHL hyperintensity showed high sensitivities/specificities (> 80%). • The use of non-arthrogram MRI is recommended for ACS diagnosis.
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Review Meta Analysis
Complications following ultrasound-guided core needle biopsy of thyroid nodules: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To identify the complication rate associated with US-guided core needle biopsy (CNB) of thyroid lesions using a systematic review and meta-analysis. ⋯ • Various complications occurred after CNB of thyroid lesions, but the pooled complication rate was low (1.11%, I 2 = 87.2%). • The pooled proportion of major complications (0.06%) was much lower than that of minor complications (1.08%). • There was no significant differences between studies on Asian vs. non-Asian groups, radiologist vs. non-radiologist groups, nodule size <20 mm vs. nodule size ≥20 mm groups, CNB vs. CNB-plus-FNA groups, or studies performed before 2012 vs. after 2012.
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Review Meta Analysis
Endovascular interventional modalities for haemorrhage control in abnormal placental implantation deliveries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To examine the evidence regarding the effectiveness and safety of endovascular interventional modalities for haemorrhage control in abnormal placentation deliveries. ⋯ • Endovascular intervention in abnormal placentation deliveries is effective in reducing blood loss. • Endovascular intervention did not result in longer operative time or hospital stay. • Prophylactic balloon occlusion of the abdominal aorta is superior to other modalities.
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Review Meta Analysis
Treatment of cerebral vasospasm following aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To examine the clinical outcome of aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (aSAH) patients exposed to cerebral vasospasm (CVS)-targeted treatments in a meta-analysis and to evaluate the efficacy of intra-arterial (IA) approaches in patients with severe/refractory vasospasm. ⋯ • 33.7% of patients with cerebral Vasospasm following aneurysmal subarachnoid-hemorrhage have an unfavorable outcome. • Refractory vasospasm patients treated using endovascular interventions have lower relative risk of unfavourable outcome. • Subarachnoid haemorrhage patients with severe vasospasm may benefit from endovascular interventions. • The relative risk of unfavourable outcome is lower in patients treated with Cilostazol.