Diagnostic tests for acute bacterial rhinosinusitis*
| Comparison | Number of trials | Sensitivity (95% CI) | Specificity (CI) | +LR | −LR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinus radiography v puncture | |||||
| Fluid or opacity definition | 5 | 73% (60 to 83) | 80% (71 to 87) | 3.7 | 0.3 |
| Fluid, opacity, or mucosal thickening | 3 | 90% (68 to 97) | 61% (20 to 91) | 2.9 | 0.2 |
| Clinical v radiography | 3 | 57% (37 to 74) | 76% (60 to 87) | 2.4 | 0.6 |