Cutting-edge insights: near-infrared imaging for surgical margin assessment in head and neck tumor resection: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In head and neck cancer (HNC), real-time evaluation of tumor margin status following surgical excision of the tumor is of critical importance. This systematic review aimed to assess the effectiveness of near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging for the real-time delineation of tumor margins in HNC resections.

Methods

Two investigators independently conducted a comprehensive search following the Preferred Reporting Items for a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Diagnostic Test Accuracy Studies (PRISMA-DTA) guidelines across the PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) databases until August 1^st, 2023. Observational studies were included, while other studies with inappropriate study design were excluded. The primary o

SUBMITTER: Li K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11651944 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature