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| Outcome or subgroup title | No. of studies | No. of participants | Statistical method | Effect size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 Surgical site infection | 9 | 1593 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) | 2.28 [1.12, 4.65] |
| 5.2 Surgical site infection ‐ sensitivity analysis | 5 | 790 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) | 2.80 [1.22, 6.46] |
| 5.3 Skin injury | 5 | 937 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) | 6.95 [3.45, 13.98] |
