Table 3 Subgroup analyses based on the use of core needle
Number of studies | OR/MD (95% CI) | Heterogeneity (%) | Favor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diagnostic accuracy | 3 | 3.62 (2.09, 6.29), P < 0.0001 | I2 = 0 | CT + ROSE |
Pneumothorax | 3 | 1.34 (0.87, 2.07), P = 0.19 | I2 = 0 | – |
Lung hemorrhage | 3 | 1.13 (0.72, 1.76), P = 0.59 | I2 = 0 | – |
Operative time | 2 | 0.01 (− 2.39, 2.41), P = 1.00 | I2 = 99 | – |