The screening value of mammography for breast cancer: an overview of 28 systematic reviews with evidence mapping.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The effectiveness of mammography screening in reducing breast cancer mortality and the accuracy of various mammography techniques have been widely studied. However, the quality and findings of existing systematic reviews and meta-analyses require comprehensive evaluation.

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted in the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, and PubMed for systematic reviews published up until December 20, 2022. A total of 28 systematic reviews with meta-analyses were included. Two reviewers independently extracted data and assessed methodological quality using the Risk Of Bias In Systematic Reviews (ROBIS) tool.

Results

Of the 28 systematic reviews included, only 17.9% were rated as low risk of bias. The pooled estimates for breast cancer mo

SUBMITTER: Shi J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11885354 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature