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World J Gastrointest Surg. Aug 27, 2026; 18(8): 119417
Published online Aug 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.119417
Published online Aug 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.119417
Figure 2 Forest plot of total mesorectal excision quality and local recurrence with dose-response trend.
The forest plot illustrates a clear dose-response relationship between total mesorectal excision (TME) quality and local recurrence risk, with incomplete TME conferring the highest risk [odds ratio (OR) = 3.16], followed by nearly complete TME (OR = 1.82) compared to complete TME (P for trend < 0.001). 95%CI: 95% confidence interval.
- Citation: Wang JK, Yu CT, Qin BX, Cheng HB. Meta-analysis of surgical quality-related factors associated with local recurrence rate after rectal cancer surgery. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(8): 119417
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v18/i8/119417.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.119417