From: The effects of splenectomy in murine models of ischemic stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Egger’s regression test
Intercept value
95% CI
t
p
Infarct volume
− 3.717
− 5.05, − 2.38
− 5.47
< 0.0001
Infarct volume—outliers removed
− 3.226
− 5.20, − 2.38
− 3.20
0.0070
Neurological deficit scores
− 8.756
− 12.78, − 4.73
− 4.26
0.0130