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Methodological remarks concerning the recent meta-analysis on vascular endothelial growth factor polymorphism and endometriosis risk

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  1. Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China

    Shiqiao Tan

  2. Division of Reproductive Medical Center, West China Second University Hospital of Sichuan University, 3 Duan 20 Hao Ren Min Nan Lu, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China

    Ya Li & Shangwei Li

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Shiqiao Tan and Ya Li have the same contributions to this study and should be considered as co-first authors.

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Tan, S., Li, Y. & Li, S. Methodological remarks concerning the recent meta-analysis on vascular endothelial growth factor polymorphism and endometriosis risk. Arch Gynecol Obstet 287, 167–168 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-012-2467-3

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