Meta-Analysis
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2015.
World J Gastroenterol. Apr 21, 2015; 21(15): 4757-4764
Published online Apr 21, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i15.4757
Figure 1
Figure 1 Flow chart of the literature search according to PRISMA statement. RCTs: Randomized controlled trials.
Figure 2
Figure 2 Forest plot for anastomotic leakage. HS: Hand-sewn; LS: Linearly stapled.
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Figure 3 Subgroup analysis for cervical leakage. HS: Hand-sewn; LS: Linearly stapled.
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Figure 4 Subgroup analysis for thoracic leakage. HS: Hand-sewn; LS: Linearly stapled.
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Figure 5 Forest plot for anastomotic strictures. HS: Hand-sewn; LS: Linearly stapled.
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Figure 6 Subgroup analysis for cervical stricture. HS: Hand-sewn; LS: Linearly stapled.
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Figure 7 Subgroup analysis for thoracic stricture. HS: Hand-sewn; LS: Linearly stapled.