Diagnostic Utility of Non-invasive Tests for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: An Umbrella Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aims to consolidate evidence from published systematic reviews and meta-analyses evaluating the diagnostic performances of non-invasive tests for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in various clinical conditions and age groups.

Methods

Two independent reviewers systematically identified and appraised systematic reviews and meta-analyses assessing the diagnostic utility of non-invasive tests for IBD. Each association was categorized as adults, children, and mixed population, based on the age ranges of patients included in the primary studies. We classified clinical scenarios into diagnosis, activity assessment, and predicting recurrence.

Results

In total, 106 assessments from 43 reviews were included, with 17 non-invasive tests. Fecal calprotectin (

SUBMITTER: Shi JT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9337241 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature