Ultrasound evaluation of gallbladder wall thickness for predicting severe dengue: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of dengue fever (DF), a mosquito-borne viral disease, is rising worldwide. Its severe manifestations like thrombocytopenia and plasma leakage are associated with increased mortality. Ultrasound-detected gallbladder wall thickening (GBWT) has been suggested as a potential indicator of the severity of the disease.

Aims

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the predictive value of GBWT in identifying patients at risk for severe dengue.

Methods

Following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, we conducted a systematic search of Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, and Scopus. Among the inclusion criteria were original studies that assessed GBWT across various dengue severity categories. Then, we performed a meta-analysis using a random effects model

SUBMITTER: Shahsavand Davoudi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11790530 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature