(a) EBUS + EUS pooled sensitivity: 0.87 (95% CI: 0.83 to 0.89) | pooled specificity: 0.99 (95% CI: 0.99 to 1.00)
| Test result | Number of results per 1000 patients tested (95% CI) | Number of participants (studies) | Quality of the evidence (GRADE) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prevalence 40.2% | |||
|
True positives
(patients with staging) |
350 (334 to 358) | 609 (12) |
⨁⨁◯◯ LOW1,2 |
|
False negatives
(patients incorrectly classified as not having staging) |
52 (68 to 44) | ||
|
True negatives
(patients without staging) |
592 (592 to 598) | 906 (12) |
⨁⨁⨁◯ MODERATE3 |
|
False positives
(patients incorrectly classified as having staging) |
6 (6 to 0) |