Statistical Primer: Methodology and Reporting of Meta-Analyses

The EJCTS and ICVTS are publishing a series of Statistical Primers to help clinicians perform and interpret research. In the first series of primers, Buccheri and coauthors provide a conceptual framework for conducting, interpreting, and critically evaluating meta-analyses. With an increasing number of meta-analyses being performed, it is crucial for surgeons to increase their understanding of the methodology.

Read the commentary article on the importance of this series of statistical primers here.