(Q36053431)

11 August 2017

Evaluating meta-analyses in the general surgical literature: a critical appraisal (English)

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11 August 2017

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Elijah Dixon

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11 August 2017

Morad Hameed

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11 August 2017

Francis Sutherland

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Deborah J Cook

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Christopher Doig

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English

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1 March 2005

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Contribution of intraoperative cholangiography to incidence and outcome of common bile duct injuries during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

11 August 2017

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Meta-analysis of laparoscopic inguinal hernia trials favors open hernia repair with preperitoneal mesh prosthesis.

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

A meta-analysis on the efficacy of preoperative biliary drainage for tumors causing obstructive jaundice

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Statistical methods for assessing the influence of study characteristics on treatment effects in 'meta-epidemiological' research.

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Oral versus systemic antibiotic prophylaxis in elective colon surgery: a randomized study and meta-analysis send a message from the 1990s.

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Systematic review of the use of fibrin sealant to minimize perioperative allogeneic blood transfusion.

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Impact on survival of intensive follow up after curative resection for colorectal cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Elective lymph node dissection in patients with melanoma: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Repair of groin hernia with synthetic mesh: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Handsewn or stapled esophagogastric anastomoses after esophagectomy for cancer: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of route of reconstruction after esophagectomy for cancer

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Reported methodologic quality and discrepancies between large and small randomized trials in meta-analyses

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Laparoscopic-assisted resection of colorectal malignancies: a systematic review

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Evaluating the quality of systematic reviews in the emergency medicine literature

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Early enteral feeding versus "nil by mouth" after gastrointestinal surgery: systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Meta-analysis of low molecular weight heparin in the prevention of venous thromboembolism in general surgery.

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Improving the Quality of Reports of Meta-Analyses of Randomised Controlled Trials: The QUOROM Statement.

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

The art of quality assessment of RCTs included in systematic reviews

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Groin hernia surgery: a systematic review

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Quality of reporting of meta-analyses: the QUOROM statement. Will it help?

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Examining the evidence in anesthesia literature: a critical appraisal of systematic reviews

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Discrepancies among megatrials

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Risks and benefits of preoperative high dose methylprednisolone in surgical patients: a systematic review

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Bariatric surgery for morbid obesity.

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

A ten-year analysis of surgical education research

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Wound recurrences following laparoscopic-assisted colectomy for cancer

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Biliary stenting versus bypass surgery for the palliation of malignant distal bile duct obstruction: a meta-analysis

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Diagnostic accuracy of large-core needle biopsy for nonpalpable breast disease: a meta-analysis

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

The search for an ideal method of abdominal fascial closure: a meta-analysis

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Meta-analysis of operative techniques for fissure-in-ano

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

A meta-analysis of laparoscopic versus open appendectomy in patients suspected of having acute appendicitis

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Economic evaluation of the use of octreotide for prevention of complications following pancreatic resection

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Metaanalysis of the safety and efficacy of an adhesion barrier (Interceed TC7) in laparotomy

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Predictors of local recurrence after treatment of ductal carcinoma in situ: a meta-analysis

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

The impact of prophylactic axillary node dissection on breast cancer survival--a Bayesian meta-analysis.

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Colon and rectal anastomoses do not require routine drainage: a systematic review and meta-analysis

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials comparing laparoscopic and open appendectomy

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Follow-up of colorectal cancer: a meta-analysis

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Does quality of reports of randomised trials affect estimates of intervention efficacy reported in meta-analyses?

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Methodology and Reports of Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Issues in comparisons between meta-analyses and large trials.

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Homeopathy for postoperative ileus? A meta-analysis.

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Strengths and limitations of meta-analysis: larger studies may be more reliable

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Quality of life after breast conservation or mastectomy: a systematic review.

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Bias in meta-analysis detected by a simple, graphical test

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Discrepancies between meta-analyses and subsequent large randomized, controlled trials

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Low molecular weight heparin and unfractionated heparin for prevention of thrombo-embolism in general surgery: a meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials.

23 September 2018

1 reference

https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Surgical treatment for carcinoma of the oesophagus in Chinese language publications

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Low molecular weight heparin and unfractionated heparin in thrombosis prophylaxis after major surgical intervention: update of previous meta-analyses

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Colorectal cancer after gastric surgery: a meta-analysis.

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Assessing the quality of randomized controlled trials. Current issues and future directions

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Empirical evidence of bias. Dimensions of methodological quality associated with estimates of treatment effects in controlled trials

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Users' guides to the medical literature. IX. A method for grading health care recommendations. Evidence-Based Medicine Working Group

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials.

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Minimizing the three stages of publication bias

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Validation of an index of the quality of review articles

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Agreement among reviewers of review articles

23 September 2018

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https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pmc&linkname=pmc_refs_pubmed&retmode=json&id=1356983

Transthoracic versus transhiatal resection for carcinoma of the esophagus: a meta-analysis

23 September 2018

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12 December 2020

Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt

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12 December 2020

Predictive ability of meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials

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12 December 2020

Perioperative allogeneic blood transfusion does not cause adverse sequelae in patients with cancer: a meta-analysis of unconfounded studies

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12 December 2020

Closure of the abdominal midline fascia: meta-analysis delineates the optimal technique

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12 December 2020

Handsewn vs. stapled anastomoses in colon and rectal surgery: a meta-analysis

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12 December 2020

What is the role of mechanical bowel preparation in patients undergoing colorectal surgery?

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12 December 2020

Meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials of laparoscopic vs conventional inguinal hernia repairs

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12 December 2020

Correlation of quality measures with estimates of treatment effect in meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials

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12 December 2020

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12 December 2020

Choosing the best abdominal closure by meta-analysis

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12 December 2020

Meta-analysis of effectiveness of intermittent pneumatic compression devices with a comparison of thigh-high to knee-high sleeves

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12 December 2020

The efficacy of thyroidectomy for Graves' disease: A meta-analysis

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12 December 2020

Gangrenous and perforated appendicitis: a meta-analytic study of 2532 patients indicates that the incision should be closed primarily

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12 December 2020

The role of frozen section, gender, age, and tumor size in the differentiation of follicular adenoma from carcinoma: a meta-analysis

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12 December 2020

Breast-conserving therapy vs mastectomy in early-stage breast cancer: a meta-analysis of 10-year survival

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12 December 2020

Enteral nutritional supplementation with key nutrients in patients with critical illness and cancer: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials

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12 December 2020

Strictureplasty for Crohn's disease: meta-analysis

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12 December 2020

10.1097/01.SLA.0000154258.30305.DF

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11 August 2017

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