A mean platelet volume in inflammatory bowel disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic gastrointestinal tract inflammatory state, which is affecting millions of individuals in the world. It can affect alimentary canals such as colon, rectum, ileum and other parts. In IBD, platelet parameters underwent several changes. Therefore, the aim of this review was determining the estimated pooled mean platelet volume and mean difference in inflammatory bowel disease to elucidate its potential diagnostic value.

Methods

Articles were extensively searched in bibliographic databases using Medical Subject Heading and entry phrases or terms. In addition, articles were directly searched in Google Scholar to account for the studies omission in searching bibliographic databases. Observational (cohort, cross-sectional and

SUBMITTER: Bambo GM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9426900 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature