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SynthesisFrontiers in oncology2023

Clinical significance of the advanced lung cancer inflammation index in gastrointestinal cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Hua-Yang Pang, Xiu-Feng Chen, Meng-Hua Yan, Li-Hui Chen, Zhi-Xiong Chen, Shou-Ru Zhang, Hao Sun

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15 citing papers in PubMed, 7 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

Hua-Yang PangGastrointestinal Department, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China.
Xiu-Feng ChenGastrointestinal Department, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China.
Meng-Hua YanGastrointestinal Department, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China.
Li-Hui ChenGastrointestinal Department, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China.
Zhi-Xiong ChenGastrointestinal Department, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China.
Shou-Ru ZhangGastrointestinal Department, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China.
Hao SunGastrointestinal Department, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: The advanced lung cancer inflammation index (ALI) has been identified as a scientific and clinical priority in multiple malignancies. The aim of this study is to investigate the value of the ALI before treatment in evaluating postoperative complications (POCs) and survival outcomes in patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancer. Methods: Electronic databases including PubMed, Embase and Web of Science were comprehensively reviewed up to June 2022. The endpoints were POCs and survival outcomes. Subgroup analyses and sensitivity analyses were also performed. Results: Eleven studies including 4417 participants were included. A significant heterogeneity in the ALI cut-off value among studies was observed. Patients in the low ALI group showed increased incidence of POCs (OR=2.02; 95%CI:1.60-2.57; P<0.001; I Conclusion: Based on existing evidence, the ALI could act as a valuable predictor of POCs and long-term outcomes in patients with GI cancer. However, the heterogeneity in the ALI cut-off value among studies should be considered when interpreting these findings.

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advanced lung cancer inflammation indexgastrointestinal cancermeta-analysispostoperative complicationsprognosis

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PMID37404758
PMCPMC10316012

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