The long-term course of subsolid nodules and predictors of interval growth on chest CT: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To calculate the pooled incidence of interval growth after long-term follow-up and identify predictors of interval growth in subsolid nodules (SSNs) on chest CT.

Methods

A search of MEDLINE (PubMed), Cochrane Library, Web of Science Core Collection, and Embase was performed on November 08, 2021, for relevant studies. Patient information, CT scanner, and SSN follow-up information were extracted from each included study. A random-effects model was applied along with subgroup and meta-regression analyses. Study quality was assessed by the Newcastle-Ottawa scale, and publication bias was assessed by Egger's test.

Results

Of the 6802 retrieved articles, 16 articles were included and analyzed, providing a total of 2898 available SSNs. The pooled incidence of grow

SUBMITTER: Wu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9935651 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature