Meta-Analysis
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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Apr 15, 2024; 16(4): 1626-1646
Published online Apr 15, 2024. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v16.i4.1626
Figure 1
Figure 1 A flow diagram illustrating the screening process for studies eligible for meta-analysis. Initially, 1006 records were identified, with 699 records screened after removing duplicates and irrelevant entries. After further exclusions based on criteria such as relevance and data availability, 75 reports were considered for retrieval. Ultimately, 18 studies were included in the systematic review, with 8 of these meeting the criteria for inclusion in the meta-analysis.