Predictive role of Naples prognostic score for survival in esophageal cancer: A meta-analysis
Hongmei Guo,
Ting Wang
Abstract:Background:
To further clarify the predictive value of pretreatment Naples prognostic score (NPS), calculating based on the serum albumin concentration, total cholesterol level, neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR), among esophageal cancer patients based on available evidence.
Methods:
The PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science and CNKI databases were searched up to December 1, 2023 for relevant studies. Overall survival (… Show more
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