The diagnostic utility of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging and high-resolution computed tomography for cholesteatoma: A meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The purpose of this meta-analysis was to compare the efficiency of high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) and diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DWI) in guiding the diagnosis of middle ear cholesteatoma in clinical practice.

Materials and methods

Cochrane Library, Medline, Embase, PubMed, and Web of Science were searched for studies that evaluated the sensitivity and specificity of HRCT or DWI in detecting middle ear cholesteatoma. A random-effects model was used to calculate and summarize the pooled estimates of sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic odds ratios. Postoperative pathological results were considered as the diagnostic gold standard for middle ear cholesteatoma.

Results

Fourteen published articles (860 patients) met the inclusi

SUBMITTER: Xun M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10278117 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature