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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 14, 2011; 17(38): 4321-4333
Published online Oct 14, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i38.4321
Table 2 Methodological quality of included randomized clinical trials
First author, year[Ref.]Generation of allocation sequenceAllocation concealmentBlindingMethodologicalquality
Han, 2010[22]UnclearUnclearUnclearLow
Zhang, 2010[21]UnclearUnclearUnclearLow
Han, 2009[23]UnclearUnclearUnclearLow
Su, 2009[24]UnclearUnclearUnclearLow
Xu, 2009[25]UnclearAdequateAdequateHigh
Shi, 2009[26]AdequateAdequateAdequateHigh
Yang, 2008[27]AdequateUnclearUnclearLow
Guo, 2008[28]AdequateUnclearUnclearLow
Xiang, 2007[29]AdequateUnclearUnclearLow
Feng, 2007[30]Not doneNot doneNot doneLow
Li, 2006[31]Not doneNot doneNot doneLow
Li, 2006[32]Not doneNot doneNot doneLow
Han, 2005[33]Not doneNot doneNot doneLow
Shi, 2005[34]AdequateUnclearUnclearLow
Li, 2003[35]AdequateUnclearUnclearLow