03/17/2026
This systematic review concludes that nCLE demonstrates strong diagnostic performance in characterising pancreatic cystic lesions, with pooled sensitivity reaching 0.89 (fixed effects) and 0.88 (random effects), specificity ranging between 82–100%.
The authors state that nCLE “improves diagnostic confidence, reduces indeterminate results, and has the potential to positively influence the economy and clinical management.” Meta-analysis confirms high overall accuracy but underscores the need for larger, multicentre validation studies.
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