Background: Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is widely used as a cost-effective method for detecting pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNTs), but its diagnostic value is variable among published studies. This meta-analysis aimed to determine the diagnostic value of EUS for PNTs.

Methods: Three electronic databases, including PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library, were searched for studies published up to July 2018. The summary sensitivity, specificity, positive likelihood ratio (PLR), negative likelihood ratio (NLR), diagnostic odds ratio (DOR), and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve were calculated to evaluate the diagnostic value of EUS using the random-effects model.

Results: Thirteen studies involving 609 patients were included in this meta-analysis. The summary sensitivity and specificity of EUS for detecting PNTs were 0.86 and 0.89, respectively. The PLR and NLR of EUS were 7.81 and 0.15, respectively. The DOR of EUS for diagnosing PNTs was 24.20. The area under the ROC was 0.90. Finally, the subgroup analyses indicated that publication year and percentage of males could introduce potential biases for the DOR of EUS.

Conclusions: This meta-analysis suggests that EUS has a relatively high diagnostic value for diagnosing PNTs.

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amjms.2021.10.026DOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

endoscopic ultrasound
8
detecting pancreatic
8
pancreatic neuroendocrine
8
neuroendocrine tumors
8
diagnostic eus
8
summary sensitivity
8
sensitivity specificity
8
likelihood ratio
8
diagnosing pnts
8
eus
7

Similar Publications

Lymph node sampling with endoscopic ultrasound fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) may affect treatment options for biliary tract cancers. Our aim is to clarify its utility and clinical significance and the factors associated with FNA cytology positivity. Seventy-one consecutive patients with biliary tract cancer who underwent EUS-FNA to diagnose lymphadenopathies from April 2012 to July 2021 were enrolled retrospectively.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

To retrospectively develop and validate an interpretable deep learning model and nomogram utilizing endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) images to predict pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs). Following confirmation via pathological examination, a retrospective analysis was performed on a cohort of 266 patients, comprising 115 individuals diagnosed with PNETs and 151 with pancreatic cancer. These patients were randomly assigned to the training or test group in a 7:3 ratio.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Background And Aim: Although long self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) with a sufficient intragastric portion is typically preferred for endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HGS), this design can complicate endoscopic re-intervention for recurrent biliary obstruction (RBO). We evaluated the efficacy and safety of endoscopic re-intervention for RBO through the stent after EUS-HGS using a novel partially covered SEMS with an anchoring flange.

Methods: The partially covered SEMS was designed with a intrahepatic uncovered portion measuring 1.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Situs inversus totalis is a rare congenital disorder defined by the transposition of all viscera to the opposite side of the body. Because of this anatomical alteration, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in such a population is significantly challenging. Herein we report a case of a 50-year-old woman presented with epigastric and left upper quadrant pain.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

The rising incidence of pancreatic diseases, including acute and chronic pancreatitis and various pancreatic neoplasms, poses a significant global health challenge. Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) for example, has a high mortality rate due to late-stage diagnosis and its inaccessible location. Advances in imaging technologies, though improving diagnostic capabilities, still necessitate biopsy confirmation.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!