From obstruction to ischaemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis on the diagnostic accuracy of CT scans in identifying small and large bowel obstruction, underlying causes and predicting critical complications in adults.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of CT in identifying small and large bowel obstruction and associated complications, including ischaemia and perforation, in adult patients.

Design

Systematic review and meta-analysis reported in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses of Diagnostic Test Accuracy reporting guidelines.

Data sources

Ovid MEDLINE and Embase were searched from 1946 to 20 February 2025.

Eligibility criteria

The study included randomised controlled trials, cohort studies and case-control studies evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of CT for bowel obstruction in adults (aged ≥18 years). Only studies published in English were included. Conversely, case reports, editorials, conference abstracts

SUBMITTER: Ahmad SJS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12588019 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature