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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Sep 15, 2026; 18(9): 119632
Published online Sep 15, 2026. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.119632
Figure 3
Figure 3 Funnel plot for objective response rate. Visual asymmetry suggests potential publication bias, with fewer small studies showing null or negative results in the lower portion of the plot. However, the presence of large high-quality trials supports the validity of pooled estimates despite detected bias. OR: Odds ratio.


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