Prognostic value of platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Li Huang,
Wenke Wu,
Ge Hu
Abstract:Objectives
Numerous studies have investigated the predictive significance of the platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) in oral squamous cell carcinoma(OSCC). However, the results of studies on its prognostic value remain controversial. This study aims to evaluate the prognostic significance of the PLR in patients with OSCC.
Materials and methods
We conducted a comprehensive search of PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases for all studies investi… Show more
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