Publications by authors named "Darlene Ariel"
Dis Colon Rectum
August 2014
Article Synopsis
- This study evaluates the quality of randomized clinical trials and review articles related to surgical treatments for rectal neoplasms, using an objective measurement system based on established reporting guidelines.
- A total of 3,603 articles were reviewed, with only a small percentage being randomized clinical trials (4.2%) and meta-analyses (14.0%), which are typically considered higher quality.
- The results showed that most randomized trials scored poorly, with only a few achieving "excellent" ratings, and factors like publication year, impact factor, and funding were identified as predictors of better quality scores.
