Clinical Research
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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 7, 2005; 11(1): 142-148
Published online Jan 7, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i1.142
Table 1 Patient characteristics.
CTR n = 40CH n = 50LCA n = 30LCB n = 30LCC n = 30
Gender male/female25/1527/2323/720/1022/8
Age mean (range)50 (30-80)57 (38-78)60 (33-80)63 (32-80)59 (39-76)
BSA Mean1.761.751.781.741.72
Etiology Viral/Alcoholic050/022/825/524/6
Child score Mean (range)005.38 (5-6)8.0 (7-9)10.54 (10-15)

  • Citation: Festi D, Capodicasa S, Sandri L, Colaiocco-Ferrante L, Staniscia T, Vitacolonna E, Vestito A, Simoni P, Mazzella G, Portincasa P, Roda E, Colecchia A. Measurement of hepatic functional mass by means of 13C-methacetin and 13C-phenylalanine breath tests in chronic liver disease: Comparison with Child-Pugh score and serum bile acid levels. World J Gastroenterol 2005; 11(1): 142-148
  • URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v11/i1/142.htm
  • DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v11.i1.142