Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology
Manuscript ID	94788
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Meta-Analysis
Article Title	Clinical and pathological features of advanced rectal cancer with submesenteric root lymph node metastasis: Meta-analysis
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Qi Wang, Fu-Xiang Zhu and Min Shi
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Corresponding Author	Min Shi, MM, Doctor, Department of Immunization Program, Shaoxing Center for Disease Control and Prevention, No. 276 Shiji East Street, Shaoxing 312000, Zhejiang Province, China. min122shi321@126.com
Key Words	Rectal cancer; Inferior mesenteric artery root lymph node metastasis; Risk factors; Survival prognosis; Meta-analysis
Core Tip	This study investigated the clinical and pathological features of advanced rectal cancer with submesenteric lymph node metastasis by meta-analysis. We will collect relevant literature, systematically integrate existing research results, and analyze clinical manifestations, pathological features, and factors related to the metastasis of patients. This study has important implications for understanding the pathogenesis, diagnostic markers, and treatment strategies of submesenteric lymph node metastasis in advanced rectal cancer.
Citation	Wang Q, Zhu FX, Shi M. Clinical and pathological features of advanced rectal cancer with submesenteric root lymph node metastasis: Meta-analysis. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2024; In press

Received	2024-03-25 14:17
Peer-Review Started	2024-03-25 14:17
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Return for Revision	2024-04-23 05:01
Revised	2024-04-23 06:55
Second Decision	2024-05-08 02:42
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2024-05-08 04:54
Articles in Press	2024-05-08 04:54
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ISSN	1948-5204 (online)
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