Systemic Immun e-Inflammation Index as a Predictor for Head and Neck Cancer Prognosis: A Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies have reported inconsistent results regarding the prognostic value of the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) in head and neck cancer (HNC). Thus, the present meta-analysis assessed the literature on the prognostic value of SII in those with HNC.

Methods

The Cochrane Library, EMBASE, and PubMed databases were searched, and study methodological quality was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa quality assessment scale. To determine the association of the SII with survival outcomes, pooled hazard ratios (HRs) as well as the associated 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were used. To assess the associations of the SII with clinicopathological features, the odds ratios (ORs) and corresponding 95% CIs were considered. Begg's funnel plot and Egger's linear regress

SUBMITTER: Wang YT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9263088 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature