Meta-Analysis
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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 21, 2014; 20(47): 18022-18030
Published online Dec 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i47.18022
Table 2 Results of meta-analysis of studies for postoperative complications
ComplicationsStudiesParticipants
Fixed-effects model
Random-effects model
Tests of homogeneity
3FL2FLRR95%CIRR95%CIQdfPI2(%)
Recurrent nerve palsy10232035341.431.28 to 1.601.481.13-1.9219.0590.0253
Anastomosis leak106089261.261.05 to 1.521.320.97-1.8114.5390.0938
Pulmonary complications12237036530.880.80 to 0.980.930.75-1.1613.38110.2718
Chylothorax64586990.770.32 to 1.850.870.33-2.263.0550.690