Detecting serum galactomannan to diagnose acute invasive Aspergillus sinusitis: a meta-analysis.
Suk-Won ChangJae Sung NamJong-Gyun HaNa Won KimWasan F AlmarzouqChang Hoon KimJoo-Heon YoonHyung-Ju ChoPublished in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2021)
In this current meta-analysis, the serum galactomannan test was classified as less accurate for purposes of diagnosing confirmed AIAS. These results suggest that the initial diagnosis of AIAS should not solely be dependent upon serum galactomannan test results. More studies of the test are needed in patients with AIAS to more accurately assess its diagnostic value.