nonconsecutive case series

Meaning of nonconsecutive case series: A clinical study that includes some, but not all, of the eligible patients identified by the researchers during the study registration period.

Definition of nonconsecutive case series

A clinical study that includes some, but not all, of the eligible patients identified by the researchers during the study registration period. This type of study does not usually have a control group.

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