Genetic testing vs microforceps biopsy in pancreatic cysts: Systematic review and meta-analysis

Figure 1 Flowchart with identification of eligible studies. A: Molecular analysis; B: Microforceps biopsy.

Figure 2 Quality assessment of the studies using QUADAS-2. A: Tabular presentation of risk bias for each study; B: Graphical display of bias.

Figure 3 Forest plots of the studies included for molecular analysis. In parentheses are the 95% confidence intervals (CI) of the sensitivity and specificity. The figure shows the estimated sensitivity and specificity of the study (red circle) and its 95% CI (blue horizontal line). The area of the circle reflects the weight that the study contributes to the meta-analysis.

Figure 4 Summary receiver operating characteristics plots. ROC: Receiver operating characteristic curve; AUC: Area under the curve; SE: Standard error.

Figure 5 Forest plots of molecular analysis and microforceps biopsies on the secondary outcomes of this meta-analysis.

Figure 6 Forest plots of the included studies for microforceps biopsies. In parentheses are the 95% confidence intervals (CI) of the sensitivity and specificity. The figure shows the estimated sensitivity and specificity of the study (red circle) and its 95%CI (blue horizontal line). The area of the circle reflects the weight that the study contributes to the meta-analysis.