Association between dietary factors and colorectal serrated polyps: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dietary factors may affect the incidence of colorectal serrated polyps (SP). However, its effects on SP are unclear as epidemiological studies on this topic have showed inconsistent results. The present systematic review and meta-analysis sought to evaluate the effects of dietary factors on SPs.

Methods

Studies regarding the association between dietary factors and SPs were identified by searching PubMed, Cochrane library, Embase and Chinese Biomedical Literature database from inception until 27 February 2023. Search terms include serrated, hyperplastic, adenoma, polyps, colorectal, rectal, rectum and risk. Heterogeneity was assessed using I² statistics. The meta-analysis was conducted by using a random-effects model, and the pooled effects were e

SUBMITTER: Zhu Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10413578 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature