Diagnostic accuracy of physical examination findings for midfacial fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the diagnostic accuracy of physical examination findings and related clinical decision aids for midfacial fractures in comparison to computed tomography and cone beam computed tomography.

Material and methods

A systematic review was performed by searching the MEDLINE, Cochrane, EMBASE, and CINAHL databases. Risk of bias was assessed using the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies-2 tool. Pooled sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic odds ratios with the corresponding 95% confidence intervals were calculated for each physical examination finding and reported clinical decision aids.

Results

After screening 2367 records, 12 studies were included. High risk of patient selection bias was de

SUBMITTER: Rozema R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8979892 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature