Meta-Analysis
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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
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Figure 1  Study selection process.
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Figure 2  Risk of bias of the articles included in the meta-analysis.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Figure 6 Pooled odds ratio of long-term safety. MSCs: Mesenchymal stem cells; CI: Confidence interval.