Publications by authors named "Polyxeni A Pappa"
A meta-analysis evaluating the role of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) as a fourth treatment modality for patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer.
Maria P Fergadi Dimitrios E Magouliotis Christos Rountas Marianna Vlychou Thanos Athanasiou Polyxeni A Pappa
Abdom Radiol (NY)
January 2022
Background: This study aimed to evaluate the outcomes of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) on patients with advanced pancreatic cancer.
Methods: A literature search was performed in PubMed, Scopus and Cochrane databases, in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. The Odds Ratio, Weighted Mean Difference, and 95% Confidence Interval were evaluated by means of the Random-Effects model.