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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 21, 2012; 18(39): 5608-5615
Published online Oct 21, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i39.5608
Table 2 Basic characteristics of included nonrandomized controlled studies in the meta-analysis
YearAuthorDesignTotalSEMSSurgeryMatchStudy quality (rate, max 11)
2008DasturR4319231,2,3,4,5,68
2002MartinR5226261,2,3,4,5,87
2006NgR6020401,2,3,5,6,88
2007PessioneR16971,2,3,4,5,87