Can computed tomography be a primary tool for COVID-19 detection? Evidence appraisal through meta-analysis

• Edward Pei-Chuan Huang,
• Chih-Wei Sung,
• Chi-Hsin Chen,
• Cheng-Yi Fan,
• Pei-Chun Lai,
• Yen-Ta Huang

Affiliations

Edward Pei-Chuan Huang

Department of Emergency Medicine, National Taiwan University Medical College and Hospital

Chih-Wei Sung

Department of Emergency Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch

Chi-Hsin Chen

Department of Emergency Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch

Cheng-Yi Fan

Department of Emergency Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch

Pei-Chun Lai

Evidence-based Medicine Center, Department of Medical Education, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation

Yen-Ta Huang

Division of Experimental Surgery, Department of Surgery, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation