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Prognostic Value of Post-Operative C-Reactive Protein-Based Inflammatory Biomarkers in Colorectal Cancer Patients: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Pages 795-809 | Received 28 Apr 2023, Accepted 09 Jun 2023, Published online: 27 Jun 2023

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