Diagnostic performance of ultrasound in the assessment of gastric contents: a meta-analysis and systematic review
Xuanyuan Pan,
Jun Chai,
Xin Gao
et al.
Abstract:Objective
To systematically analyze the accuracy of ultrasonic techniques in assessing the nature of gastric contents and their volume.
Methods
English-language articles that used ultrasonic techniques to assess the nature of gastric contents and their volume in patients were selected. In eligible studies, data were recalculated and analyzed for forest plots and subject summary curves of operating characteristics (SROC). Study quality was assessed … Show more
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