Transperineal ultrasonography in detecting penetrating perianal disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Key Points

• The aim is to assess the accuracy of transperineal ultrasonography in detecting penetrating perianal disease.
• Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis
• Evaluated the accuracy of TPUS against clinical standards
• Included studies focusing on perianal fistulas and abscesses
• TPUS demonstrates high accuracy in detecting perianal fistulas
• TPUS shows significant capability in identifying abscesses
• Supports TPUS as a reliable non-invasive diagnostic tool