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Table 5 Summary underestimation rate of unsatisfactory samples using meta-analysis

From: Diagnostic value of fine-needle aspiration biopsy for breast mass: a systematic review and meta-analysis

 

n

a

b

pooled under-estimation rate

95%CI

X2

P-value

unsatisfactory Samples

11

140

545

25.7%

0.221-0.296

159.85

p < 0.001

  1. n = number of studies; a = number of breast cancer or Low grade cancers; b = total number of unsatisfactory Samples;
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BMC Cancer

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