A systematic review and meta-analysis of 19 studies published between 2000 and 2024, involving 1,972 patients, comparing surgical outcomes for anorectal malformations. The analysis was conducted by Yu Du and registered in PROSPERO (CRD420251006245). It compares wound-related complications and long-term functional outcomes between single-stage and multistage surgical repair.
Use Cases
- Comparing the risk of wound dehiscence between single-stage and multistage surgical repair based on the reported odds ratios.
- Analyzing long-term functional outcomes like constipation and voluntary bowel movements based on the systematic review findings.
- Assessing the heterogeneity of reported outcomes like surgical site infection and stenosis across different studies.
- Evaluating the role of tissue perfusion and vascular integrity in postoperative healing based on the study's conclusions.
Strengths
- Analysis is based on 19 studies involving 1,972 patients, providing a substantial evidence base.
- Follows PRISMA guidelines and is registered in PROSPERO (CRD420251006245), indicating a structured methodology.
- Reports specific pooled odds ratios with confidence intervals, such as OR 3.31 for wound dehiscence.
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- The dataset is very small at 438.3 KB, indicating limited scope.
Provenance
- Source
- figshare
- Collection Method
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of studies from PubMed and Cochrane CENTRAL.
- Time Range
- Studies published between 2000 and 2024.
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-05-11 11:36:47; freshness should be verified.