Diagnostic Performance of Electronic Noses in Cancer Diagnoses Using Exhaled Breath: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

There has been a growing interest in the use of electronic noses (e-noses) in detecting volatile organic compounds in exhaled breath for the diagnosis of cancer. However, no systematic evaluation has been performed of the overall diagnostic accuracy and methodologic challenges of using e-noses for cancer detection in exhaled breath.

Objective

To provide an overview of the diagnostic accuracy and methodologic challenges of using e-noses for the detection of cancer.

Data sources

An electronic search was performed in the PubMed and Embase databases (January 1, 2000, to July 1, 2021).

Study selection

Inclusion criteria were the following: (1) use of e-nose technology, (2) detection of cancer, and (3) analysis of exhaled breath. Exclusion criteria were (1

SUBMITTER: Scheepers MHMC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9244610 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature