Meta-analysis: COVID-19 diagnosis in chest CT—master key for radiologists

ABSTRACT:

Background

COVID-19 was discovered in February in China. Due to the high prevalence of the disease, early detection and rapid isolation of patients are the vital points for controlling the outbreak. The purpose of this study was to determine the correct location of chest CT scan in the diagnosis of COVID-19.

Main text

The current study is a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2959 papers were found in all national and international databases. The study has been reported based on the PRISMA checklist. All analyses were done by CMA Ver. 2 software. The statistical analysis results show that the GGO observation level in the available shape was 46% in CT scan results, and the consolidation observation level in the general form was 33% in CT scan results. Pleural effusion was

SUBMITTER: Hassanipour S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7992511 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature