To evaluate the diagnostic performance of image-guided puncture in differentiating benign from malignant peritoneal lesions, emphasizing its clinical significance.
Key Findings:
Diagnostic sensitivity of image-guided puncture ranged from 64% to 98%, indicating a wide range of effectiveness.
Specificity ranged from 86% to 100%, highlighting its reliability in confirming benign lesions.
Fifteen studies met the eligibility criteria for inclusion, providing a robust dataset for analysis.
Interpretation:
Image-guided puncture is a safe and effective method for differentiating between benign and malignant peritoneal lesions, significantly outperforming traditional biopsy methods in terms of safety and diagnostic accuracy.
Limitations:
Variability in study results may affect the generalizability of findings, particularly in diverse clinical settings.
Potential biases in included studies as assessed by the QUADAS-2 tool may influence the overall conclusions drawn.
Conclusion:
Image-guided puncture demonstrates high diagnostic performance for differentiating peritoneal lesions, suggesting its utility in clinical practice and decision-making.
