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Assessment of publication bias using funnel plot analysis. (A) Funnel plot analysis of studies on recurrence. The funnel plot has a asymmetrical distribution, suggesting the presence of selection bias. (B) Funnel plot analysis of studies on LN metastasis. The Funnel plot has a almost symmetrical distribution. Publication bias was not found in the meta-analysis of LN metastasis.
