Diagnostic accuracy of tumor necrosis factor-alpha assay for tuberculous pleurisy A PRISMA-compliant meta-analysis

摘要

Background: The diagnosis of tuberculous pleurisy is difficult and traditional methods are not always helpful. Many studies have focused on the tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) assay in pleural effusion for the diagnosis of tuberculous pleurisy, but the results remain controversial. This meta-analysis was conducted to determine the overall diagnostic accuracy of TNF-alpha.