Diagnostic Significance of Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio in Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Mohammad Javad Rahimi,
Fariba Mirakhori,
Rebecca Zelmanovich
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a prevalent ulcerative condition affecting oral mucosa.
Objectives: A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to compare the level of neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) between individuals with RAS and those who are healthy.
Methods: A systematic search for relevant publications before June 21, 2022, was conducted using Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus. The results were presented as the standardized mean difference (SMD) with a 95% confidence i… Show more
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