Systematic review and meta-analysis of chest radiograph (CXR) findings in COVID-19.

ABSTRACT: Chest radiography (CXR) is most likely to be the utilized modality for diagnosing COVID-19 and following up on any lung-associated abnormalities. This review provides a meta-analysis of the current literature on CXR imaging findings to determine the most common appearances of lung abnormalities in COVID-19 patients in order to equip medical researchers and healthcare professionals in their efforts to combat this pandemic. Twelve studies met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed. The inclusion criteria consisted of: (1) published in English literature; (2) original research study; (3) sample size of at least 5 patients; (4) reporting clinical characteristics of COVID-19 patients as well as CXR imaging features; and (5) noting the number of patients with each corresponding imaging feature

SUBMITTER: Sadiq Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8313779 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature