Diagnostic accuracy of perinatal post-mortem ultrasound (PMUS): a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Ultrasound is ubiquitous in live paediatric imaging; however, its usage in post-mortem setting is less established. This systematic review aims to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of paediatric post-mortem ultrasound (PMUS).

Design

MEDLINE, Embase and Cochrane Library databases were queried for studies published between 1998 and 2018 assessing PMUS diagnostic accuracy rates in children<18 years old, using autopsy as reference standard. Risk of bias was assessed using Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies 2. A bivariate random-effects model was used to obtain combined mean estimates of sensitivity and specificity for different body systems.

Results

Four studies were included, all relating to ultrasound for perinatal deaths. The mean diagnostic sen

SUBMITTER: Shelmerdine S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6863669 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature