Table 1 Detailed information on the included studies
From: Diagnostic performance of ultrasound in acute cholecystitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
References | Year | Country | Included patients | Age | Male (%) | Sonographer | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dumbrava et al. [9] | 2023 | Ireland, Portugal & Italy | 84 | 50.5 | 34 | Surgeon | RadUS |
Zitek et al. [10] | 2023 | USA | 348 | 48.0 | 40 | Emergency physician | Pathology, HIDA, CT, RadUS |
Martin et al. [11] | 2022 | USA | 308 | 40.3 | 27 | NR* | Pathology |
Wehrle et al. [12] | 2022 | USA | 147 | 37.8 | 28 | Emergency physician | Pathology |
Sharif et al. [13] | 2021 | Canada | 577 | NR* | NR* | Emergency physician | Pathology, laparoscopy, RadUS, CT |
Evans et al. [14] | 2021 | USA | 332 | NR* | NR* | Emergency physician | RadUS, final diagnosis |
Perez et al.[15] | 2021 | USA | 73 | 49.7 | 33 | Radiologist | Pathology, PTC fluid, cholangiography |
Shaish et al.[16] | 2021 | USA | 319 | 48 | 23 | Radiologist | Pathology, Clinical follow-up |
MacDonald et al. [17] | 2020 | New Zealand | 116 | 48.0 | 23 | Emergency physician Surgeon | RadUS |
Hiatt et al. [18] | 2020 | USA | 2859 | 41.0 | 31 | Radiologist | Pathology, clinical diagnosis |
Tourghabe et al. [19] | 2018 | Iran | 51 | 42.3 | 18 | Emergency physician Radiologist | Pathology |
Wertz et al.[20] | 2018 | USA | 56 | 66.0 | 93 | Radiologist | Pathology, PTC fluid, Clinical follow-up |
Rodriguez et al. [21] | 2016 | USA | 106 | 44.0 | 34 | Radiologist | Pathology |
Naidu et al. [22] | 2016 | Australia | 169 | 43.0 | 36 | Surgeon | Pathology |
Hasani et al. [23] | 2015 | Iran | 150 | 47.4 | 56 | Emergency physician | Final diagnosis |
Hwang et al. [24] | 2014 | Canada | 83 | 55.5 | 36 | Radiologist | Pathology |
Kaoutzanis et al. [25] | 2014 | USA | 360 | 49.4 | 34 | Radiologist | Pathology |
Katirci et al. [26] | 2014 | Turkey | 168 | 51.7 | 35 | Emergency physician | RadUS |
Torres-Macho et al. [27] | 2012 | Spain | 78 | 67.8 | 55 | Emergency physician | RadUS |
Golea et al. [28] | 2010 | Romania | 179 | 59.3 | 38 | Emergency physician | Pathology |
Summers et al. [29] | 2010 | USA | 277 | 36.0 | 27 | Emergency physician Radiologist | Pathology, clinical follow-up |
Al-Azawi et al. [30] | 2007 | Ireland | 70 | 50.0 | 17 | Radiologist | Pathology |
Macciucca et al. [31] | 2006 | Italy | 30 | 66.6 | 66 | Emergency physician | Pathology |
Bingener et al. [32] | 2004 | USA | 55 | 37.0 | 15 | Radiologist | Pathology |
Oh et al.[33] | 2003 | USA | 24 | 52.8 | 25 | Radiologist | Pathology |
Rosen et al. [34] | 2001 | USA | 76 | 49.0 | 28 | Emergency physician | Clinical follow-up |
Kendall et al.[35] | 2001 | USA | 109 | 39.0 | 21 | Emergency physician | RadUS |
HÃ¥kansson et al. [36] | 2000 | Sweden | 35 | 56.0 | 51 | Radiologist | Surgery, pathology |
Chatziioannou et al. [37] | 2000 | USA | 107 | 57.0 | 46 | NR* | Pathology, clinical follow-up |
Juvonen et al.[38] | 1992 | Finland | 129 | 63.0 | 47 | Radiologist | Pathology |
Lauritsen et al. [39] | 1988 | Denmark | 54 | 66.0 | 58 | NR* | Pathology, clinical follow-up |
Soiva et al. [40] | 1986 | Finland | 135 | 56.0 | 39 | Radiologist | Pathology, clinical follow-up |
Martinez et al.[41] | 1986 | Spain | 98 | 69.0 | 69 | NR* | Pathology |
Norrby et al.[42] | 1985 | Sweden | 120 | NR* | NR* | Radiologist | Pathology |
Samuels et al. [43] | 1983 | USA | 190 | NR* | NR* | NR* | Pathology, clinical follow-up |
Ralls et al. [44] | 1982 | USA | 54 | NR* | NR* | Radiologist | Pathology, clinical follow-up |
Freitas et al. [45] | 1982 | USA | 192 | NR* | NR* | NR* | Pathology, clinical follow-up |
Shuman et al. [46] | 1982 | USA | 74 | 52.0 | 63 | NR* | Pathology, clinical follow-up |
Zeman et al. [47] | 1981 | USA | 144 | 48.5 | 38 | Radiologist | Pathology, clinical follow-up |
Down et al. [48] | 1979 | Australia | 116 | 46.1 | 32 | NR* | Pathology |