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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 7, 2010; 16(33): 4227-4232
Published online Sep 7, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i33.4227
Efficacy evaluation of imatinib treatment in patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors: A meta-analysis
Ping Chen, Liang Zong, Wei Zhao, Lei Shi
Ping Chen, Liang Zong, Wei Zhao, Lei Shi, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Subei People’s Hospital of Jiangsu Province, Yangzhou 225001, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: Chen P and Zong L conducted the study and wrote the manuscript; Zhao W and Shi L collected material from the database.
Correspondence to: Ping Chen, Professor, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Subei People’s Hospital of Jiangsu Province, Yangzhou 225001, Jiangsu Province, China. chen86ky@126.com
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Received: April 6, 2010
Revised: May 23, 2010
Accepted: May 30, 2010
Published online: September 7, 2010
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