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ArticleIranian journal of otorhinolaryngology2021

Impact of Narrow Band Imaging in Pre-Operative Assessment of Suspicious Oral Cavity Lesions: A Systematic Review.

Carmelo Saraniti, Giuseppe Greco, Barbara Verro, Norhafiza-Mat Lazim, Enzo Chianetta

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Article in Iranian journal of otorhinolaryngology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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9citing papers in PubMed, 2 pooled it
1.4field-weighted citation impact, top 19% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

9 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 10 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. NBI and Laryngeal Papillomatosis: A Diagnostic Challenge: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022
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  9. Papillomavirus Infection and Prevention: How Much Does the Sicilian Population Know? An Observational Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Carmelo SaranitiENT Clinic, Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostic, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Giuseppe GrecoENT Clinic, Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostic, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Barbara VerroENT Clinic, Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostic, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Norhafiza-Mat LazimDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus 16150, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Enzo ChianettaENT Clinic, Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostic, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
University of Palermo · IT

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionNarrow band imaging (NBI) is a powerful tool that allows visualizing the mucosal and submucosal vasculature. Among the available diagnostic techniques, NBI is one of the most valid for early detection of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). MATERIALS AND

methodsWe carried out a bibliographic search in PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science databases using relevant keywords. Articles selected were screened by two independent authors based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Nine papers were singled out according to the eligibility criteria and included in this review. We investigated the articles for pooled sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of pre-operative NBI.

resultsThe use of NBI examination in the oral cavity revealed higher specificity, sensitivity, positive and negative predictive values and accuracy compared to white light examination for the diagnosis of oral squamous cell cancer (OSCC). In addition, NBI has proved great utility in detecting malignancy features in oral pre-malignant lesions.

conclusionsThis review shows that NBI is a powerful tool for examining oral suspicious lesions. Most of the articles examined revealed high values of sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and accuracy in detection of oral malignant and pre-malignant lesions. Therefore, the use of NBI is highly recommended for the early detection of oral cancer and potentially malignant disorders. Future studies should seek to affirm the validity of NBI and in particular to standardize NBI classification.

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CancerErythroplakiaLeukoplakiaNarrow band imagingOral

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PMCPMC8231304
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