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World J Stem Cells. Aug 26, 2023; 15(8): 866-875
Published online Aug 26, 2023. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v15.i8.866
Published online Aug 26, 2023. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v15.i8.866
Figure 1
Study selection process.
Figure 2
Risk of bias of the articles included in the meta-analysis.
Figure 3 Forest plot showing the long-term effectiveness of mesenchymal stem cells for treating complex perianal fistula.
MSCs: Mesenchymal stem cells; CI: Confidence interval.
Figure 4 Differences in long-term effectiveness between mesenchymal stem cells plus fibrin glue and fibrin glue groups from meta-analysis.
MSCs: Mesenchymal stem cells; CI: Confidence interval.
Figure 5 Forest plot showing the long-term effectiveness of mesenchymal stem cells for treating complex perianal fistula when magnetic resonance imaging is considered the standard for evaluating fistula healing.
MSCs: Mesenchymal stem cells; CI: Confidence interval.
Figure 6 Pooled odds ratio of long-term safety.
MSCs: Mesenchymal stem cells; CI: Confidence interval.
- Citation: Cheng F, Zhong H, Huang Z, Li Z. Up-to-date meta-analysis of long-term evaluations of mesenchymal stem cell therapy for complex perianal fistula. World J Stem Cells 2023; 15(8): 866-875
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-0210/full/v15/i8/866.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4252/wjsc.v15.i8.866