BMC medical imaging
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BMC medical imaging · Jan 2017
Review Meta AnalysisCT characteristics of non-small cell lung cancer with epidermal growth factor receptor mutation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To systematically investigate the relationship between CT morphological features and the presence of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). ⋯ This meta-analysis demonstrated that NSCLC with CT morphological features of part-solid GGO tended to be EGFR mutated, which might provide an important clue for the correct selection of patients treated with molecular targeted therapies.
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BMC medical imaging · Jan 2008
Review Meta AnalysisMultidetector computed tomography angiography for assessment of in-stent restenosis: meta-analysis of diagnostic performance.
Multi-detector computed tomography angiography (MDCTA)of the coronary arteries after stenting has been evaluated in multiple studies.The purpose of this study was to perform a structured review and meta-analysis of the diagnostic performance of MDCTA for the detection of in-stent restenosis in the coronary arteries. ⋯ The sensitivity of MDTCA for the detection of in-stent stenosis is insufficient to use this test to select patients for further invasive testing as with this strategy around 20% of the patients with in-stent stenosis would be missed. Further improvement of scanner technology is needed before it can be recommended as a triage instrument in practice. In addition, the number of non-assessable stents is also high.