Peripheral nerve enlargement in patients with diabetic sensorimotor polyneuropathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Pooled result · Peripheral nerve CSAResult — go to the resultPooled mean difference + 5.26 mm² 95% CI 0.94–9.57Authors' conclusion
In conclusion, peripheral nerve CSA is increased in diabetes and further enlarged in the presence of DSP, with the largest effects at distal compression sites.
Study context
- Population
- Ultrasound studies measuring peripheral nerve cross-sectional area (CSA) in patients with diabetes with and without DSP; PubMed and Embase41 studies in meta-analyses
- Comparison
- Diabetes with DSP vs diabetes without DSP vs healthy controls
- Outcome
- Weighted inter-group mean difference in CSA at all reported upper- and lower extremity sites
Pooled result
Peripheral nerve CSA
Pooled mean difference
+ 5.26 mm²
95% CI 0.94–9.57
As reported in the abstract
Original publication
Peripheral nerve enlargement in patients with diabetic sensorimotor polyneuropathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. Published 24 March 2026. doi:10.
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