Table 2. Pooled MD and LOA (cm) restricted to studies comparing the respective tests (fixed effects).
N (studies) | MD (95% CI) (cm) | I2 | LOA (cm) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
MRI | 2 | 0.1 (−0.2, 0.3) | 0% | −2.9, 3.0 |
US |
2 |
0.1 (−0.1, 0.4) |
0% |
−2.6, 2.9 |
MRI | 4 | 0.1 (−0.2, 0.3) | 0% | −4.5, 4.6 |
Clinical exam |
4 |
−0.3 (−0.7, 0.0) |
85% |
−5.3, 4.7 |
MRI | 2 | 0.1 (−0.5, 0.8) | 0% | −6.0, 6.3 |
Mammography | 2 | 0.4 (−0.5, 1.3) | 39% | −7.1, 8.0 |
Abbreviations: CI=confidence interval; LOA=limits of agreement; MD=mean difference; MRI=magnetic resonance imaging; US=ultrasound.