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Meta-analysis reveals universal screening increases early detection without reducing late detection rates in newborns, suggesting potential overtreatment.
This meta-analysis found that early detection rates and nonoperative treatments were higher with universal screening. The late detection and operative treatment rates with universal screening were similar to those among selectively and clinically screened newborns. Based on these results, universal screening may cause initial overtreatment without reducing the rates of late detection and operative treatment.
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