A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the diagnostic accuracy of initial RT-PCR and CT scan in suspected COVID-19 patients.

Manish Devendra MairMohammed HussainSaad SiddiquiSudip DasAndrew BakerPeter ConboyTheodoros ValsamakisJaved UddinPeter Rea

Published in: The British journal of radiology (2021)

Since the results of a CT scan are available quickly, it can be used as an adjunctive initial diagnostic test for patients with a history of positive contact or epidemiological history.

Keyphrases

computed tomography
dual energy
image quality
contrast enhanced
positron emission tomography
sars cov
magnetic resonance imaging
pulmonary embolism
magnetic resonance
pet ct