Meta-analysis of arterial spin labeling MRI to identify residual cerebral arteriovenous malformations after treatment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To use of statistical methods to assess the diagnostic value of arterial spin labeling (ASL) imaging for follow-up of treated arteriovenous malformations.

Methods

We screened references from four databases, namely, the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Web of Science and Embase, that met the requirements. The methodology quality of the included studies was evaluated using the QUADAS-2 (Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies-2) tool. Data pertaining to diagnostic performance were extracted, and the pooled sensitivity and specificity were calculated using a bivariate mixed-effects model.

Results

We included six studies with a total of 132 patients with arteriovenous malformation (AVM). The merged sensitivity and specificity of ASL for the diagnosis of brai

SUBMITTER: Wan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12007328 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature