Novel endoscopic techniques for the diagnosis of gastric Helicobacter pylori infection: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to conduct a network meta-analysis to compare the diagnostic efficacy of diverse novel endoscopic techniques for detecting gastric Helicobacter pylori infection.

Methods

From inception to August 2023, literature was systematically searched across Pubmed, Embase, and Web of Science databases. Cochrane's risk of bias tool assessed the methodological quality of the included studies. Data analysis was conducted using the R software, employing a ranking chart to determine the most effective diagnostic method comprehensively. Convergence analysis was performed to assess the stability of the results.

Results

The study encompassed 36 articles comprising 54 observational studies, investigating 14 novel endoscopic techniques and involving 7,230

SUBMITTER: Hao W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11404567 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature