Lemierre's syndrome

Abstract

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Lemierre's syndrome: A systematic review

“…One hundred two studies were published from 1950 to 2007. Eighty‐four fulfilled our inclusion criteria, totaling 114 patients for review 3–86. Selection and information bias, lack of uniform reporting, and inclusion of low methodological quality studies prevented a formal meta‐analysis.…”