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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 2 13CO2-peak and area under the curve (AUC) of 13CO2 maximal scores in all groups of subjects studied.
TestsCTR Mean (95% CI)CH Mean (95% CI)LCA Mean (95% CI)LCB Mean (95% CI)LCC Mean (95% CI)
13C- phenylalanine
13CO2-peak12.68 (10.94-14.42)16.11 (13.58-18.63)11.85 (9.41-14.29)10.45 (8.07- 12.83)7.11 (2.74-11.47)
AUC13CO2max5.40 (2.32-7.62)6.85 (2.83-12.80)5.81 (2.64-10.36)4.60 (2.13-9.25)5.40 (2.77-10.65)
13C-methacetin
13CO2-peak31.03b (25.61-36.46)22.80d (20.74-24.85)19.19f (15.60-22.77)10.18 (8.52-11.83)7.02 (5.03-9.00)
AUC13CO2 max16.76h (7.35-28.04)14.69d (5.41-31.27)9.44e (2.76-29.01)4.91 (3.13-8.83)5.32 (2.87-7.17)

  • 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