title: Computed tomography for assessing resectability of gallbladder carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose was to calculate the sensitivity and specificity of computed tomography (CT) in assessing the resectability of gallbladder carcinoma (GBCA) with meta-analysis.
  
  
  METHODS
  A meta-analysis of the reported sensitivity and specificity of each study with 95% confidence intervals (CI) was performed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Pooled sensitivity was 99% (95% CI), and pooled specificity was 76% (95% CI).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  CT can be used as an appropriate choice for the diagnosis and assessment of resectability of GBCA.
authors: Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong City, Sichuan Province 637000, China. yhfctjr@yahoo.com
authors: Bing
authors: B
authors: Li
authors: Xiao Xue
authors: XX
authors: Xu
authors: Yong
authors: Y
authors: Du
authors: Han Feng
authors: HF
authors: Yang
authors: Yang
authors: Y
authors: Li
authors: Qing
authors: Q
authors: Zhang
authors: Dong Mei
authors: DM
authors: Xiao
authors: Ya Yong
authors: YY
authors: Huang
authors: Jun
authors: J
authors: Meng
authors: Wen Xuan
authors: WX
authors: Wang
mesh_terms: D002277:Carcinoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D016001:Confidence Intervals; D005260:Female; D005706:Gallbladder Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*