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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 14, 2023; 29(30): 4685-4700
Published online Aug 14, 2023. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i30.4685
Published online Aug 14, 2023. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i30.4685
Figure 8 Univariable meta-regression and subgroup analyses for finding sources of heterogeneity.
Tumtype: Tumor type (Yes: Esophageal cancer; No: Gastric cancer); Stuarea: Study area (Yes: Eastern countries; No: Western countries); Pubyear: Publication year (Yes: 2010-2018; No: 2000-2009); Ssize: Sample size (Yes: At least 100 cases; No: Less than 100 cases); Diacriteria: Diagnostic criteria (Yes: Hypoechoic, round, well-defined margin, diameter ≥ 10mm; No: Others). CI: Confidence interval.
- Citation: Chen C, Song YL, Wu ZY, Chen J, Zhang Y, Chen L. Diagnostic value of conventional endoscopic ultrasound for lymph node metastasis in upper gastrointestinal neoplasia: A meta-analysis. World J Gastroenterol 2023; 29(30): 4685-4700
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v29/i30/4685.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v29.i30.4685