The Role of Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Inguinal Lymph Nodes in Patients with Vulvar Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine the efficacy of ultrasound in assessing the inguinal lymph nodes in patients with vulvar cancer.

Methods

A systematic review of published research up to October 2020 that compares the results of ultrasound to determine groin node status with histology was conducted. All study types that reported primary data on the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of groin lymph nodes in vulvar cancer were included in the systematic review. Data retrieved from the included studies were pooled in random-effects meta-analyses.

Results

After the screening and selection process, eight articles were deemed pertinent for inclusion in the systematic review and meta-analysis. The random-effects model showed a pooled Se of 0.85 (95% CI: 0.81-0.89), Sp of 0.86 (95% CI

SUBMITTER: Verri D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9265034 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature