Prevalence and clinical outcomes of pleural effusion in COVID-19 patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Observational studies indicate that pleural effusion has an association with risk and the clinical prognosis of COVID-19 disease; however, the available literature on this area is inconsistent. The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to evaluate the correlation between COVID-19 disease and pleural effusion. A rigorous literature search was conducted using multiple databases. All eligible observational studies were included from around the globe. The pooled prevalence and associated 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated using the random effect model. Mantel-Haenszel odds ratios were produced to report overall effect size using random effect models for severity and mortality outcomes. Funnel plots, Egger regression tests, and Begg-Mazumdar's rank correlation test

SUBMITTER: Rathore SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8662249 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature