Meta-Analysis
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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 7, 2013; 19(29): 4799-4807
Published online Aug 7, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i29.4799
Table 2 Baseline characteristics of included trials in the meta-analysis
Ref.YearTechnique (n)Study protocolMean age (yr)Sex (M/F)Grade of hemorrhoidsFollow-up time (mo)
Arslani et al[1]2012SH (46)RUT52 (17-72)21/25324
LH (52)50 (18-78)23/29
Basdanis et al[18]2005SH (50)RUT46 (25–72)29/213 and 46-clinical, 18 (12–24)- telephone
LH (45)44 (22–69)25/20
Chen et al[19]2007SH (44)RUT25-81 (48)26/1836
LH (42)23-85 (46)24/18
Kraemer et al[20]2005SH (25)RUT58 (40–71)14/113 and 41.5
LH (25)48 (28–82)13/12
Sakr et al[21]2010SH (34)RBT43.7 ± 4.66 (29–56)21/133 and 418
LH (34)39.3 ± 4.68 (33–52)19/15