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Randomized controlled trials, prospective\/retrospective controlled studies, and case series with sample sizes \u226510 were included. The primary outcome was the cure rate, whereas secondary outcomes included recurrence rate and adverse reactions. Risk or odds ratio with 95% confidence interval were pooled using random-effects or fixed-effects models as appropriate. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I\n 2<\/jats:sup>\n statistic. Subgroup analysis was performed based on monotherapy versus combination therapy. Publication bias was evaluated using funnel plots and Egger\u2019s test, and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation system was applied to assess the quality of evidence.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n \n The overall cure rate for cutaneous warts using superficial radiotherapy was 81% (95% confidence interval: 0.76\u20130.85,\n p<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009<\u20090.05), whereas the recurrence rate was 14% (95% confidence interval: 0.10\u20130.18,\n p<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009<\u20090.05). For superficial radiotherapy monotherapy, the cure rate was 76% (95% confidence interval: 0.69\u20130.83,\n p<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009<\u20090.05), and recurrence rate was 21% (95% confidence interval: 0.04\u20130.38,\n p<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009<\u20090.05). Compared with superficial radiotherapy monotherapy, combination therapy was associated with a higher cure rate (odds ratio\u2009=\u20094.08, 95% C confidence interval: 2.43\u20136.83,\n p<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009<\u20090.05) and lower recurrence rate (odds ratio\u2009=\u20090.23, 95% confidence interval: 0.08\u20130.65,\n p<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009<\u20090.05).\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n Superficial radiotherapy monotherapy is an effective treatment for cutaneous warts, associated with low recurrence rates and infrequent adverse reactions. Combination therapy is associated with a higher cure rate and a lower recurrence rate than superficial radiotherapy monotherapy. Further studies comparing combination and superficial radiotherapy monotherapy are necessary for a more rigorous evaluation of the long-term recurrence rates associated with these therapies. 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