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. 2010 Mar 1;10(3):1–55.

Table 11: GRADE Quality of Evidence for the Accuracy of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Plus Mammography in the Screening of Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer.

Outcome Explanation GRADE
Design 11 non-randomize clinical trials (observational studies) High
Quality All subjects exposed to both MRI and FMand CA; heterogeneity in both summary estimates of sensitivity and specificity High → Moderate
Consistency Consistent for sensitivity and specificity Unchanged
Directness Direct comparisons of MRI plus FM to either MRI or FM alone. Unchanged
Quality of evidence Moderate