Accuracy of 2D and point shear wave elastography-based measurements for diagnosis of esophageal varices: a systematic review and meta-analysis

PURPOSEThe aim of this meta-analysis is to summarize the diagnostic accuracies of point shear wave elas- tography (pSWE) and two-dimensional (2D) SWE for esophageal varices (EV) and varices needing treatment (VNT).METHODSWe conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic accuracy studi...

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Main Authors: Xing Zhang, Chunxiao Chen, Chungen Yan, Taoyan Song
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Publishing House 2022-03-01
Series:Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
Online Access: http://www.dirjournal.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/accuracy-of-2d-and-point-shear-wave-elastography-b/53735