Author contributions
T.-Q.Z., Z.-J.G., and M.-X.Z. equally contributed to the data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation. They were responsible for crafting the figures and tables and played a primary role in drafting the manuscript. Z.-L.H. reviewed all patient data. J.-B.L. completed the statistical analysis. Y.-K.G., P.-H.W., and J.-H.H. performed critical revisions of the manuscript. Y.-K.G. and T.-Q.Z. have taken responsibility to address any queries related to the manuscript’s accuracy and integrity. Both ensured that issues, if any, were thoroughly investigated and resolved. Y.-K.G. and P.-H.W. significantly contributed to the study’s conception and design and granted final approval of the manuscript version intended for publication. All authors have read and approved the article.