PURPOSE: The purpose was to calculate the sensitivity and specificity of computed tomography (CT) in assessing the resectability of gallbladder carcinoma (GBCA) with meta-analysis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A meta-analysis of the reported sensitivity and specificity of each study with 95% confidence intervals (CI) was performed. RESULTS: Pooled sensitivity was 99% (95% CI), and pooled specificity was 76% (95% CI). CONCLUSION: CT can be used as an appropriate choice for the diagnosis and assessment of resectability of GBCA. Published by Elsevier Inc.
PURPOSE: The purpose was to calculate the sensitivity and specificity of computed tomography (CT) in assessing the resectability of gallbladder carcinoma (GBCA) with meta-analysis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A meta-analysis of the reported sensitivity and specificity of each study with 95% confidence intervals (CI) was performed. RESULTS: Pooled sensitivity was 99% (95% CI), and pooled specificity was 76% (95% CI). CONCLUSION: CT can be used as an appropriate choice for the diagnosis and assessment of resectability of GBCA. Published by Elsevier Inc.
Authors: Thomas A Aloia; Nicolas Járufe; Milind Javle; Shishir K Maithel; Juan C Roa; Volkan Adsay; Felipe J F Coimbra; William R Jarnagin Journal: HPB (Oxford) Date: 2015-08 Impact factor: 3.647