Viral Hepatitis
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2004.
World J Gastroenterol. Feb 1, 2004; 10(3): 381-384
Published online Feb 1, 2004. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v10.i3.381
Table 1 Knodell histological activity index (KHAI) and pul-monary function tests (mean ± SD) in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus infection and controls
FeaturesPatients withControlsP
HCV (n = 34)(n = 10)
KHAI9.0 ± 4.7--
VCa86.3 ± 10.983.6 ± 7.9NS
FVCa85.8 ± 12.080.6 ± 8.3NS
FEV1a86.5 ± 11.082.3 ± 6.7NS
FEF25-75a78.2 ± 18.881.7 ± 13.5NS
DLCOa66.3 ± 21.380.7 ± 15.3NS
DLCO/VAa77.7 ± 18.085.2 ± 14.5NS