Serological and faecal markers of irritable bowel syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Key Points

• This research aims to identify and evaluate serological and faecal markers associated with irritable bowel syndrome.
• Conducted a systematic review of existing literature
• Performed a meta-analysis of identified studies
• Evaluated the effectiveness of various markers in diagnosing irritable bowel syndrome
• Found several serological markers show promise in diagnosis
• Identified key faecal markers linked to irritable bowel syndrome
• Meta-analysis revealed pooled sensitivity and specificity for various markers