Clinical Research
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2005.
World J Gastroenterol. Aug 7, 2005; 11(29): 4560-4565
Published online Aug 7, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i29.4560
Table 3 Flow direction in the LGV in relation to the development of esophageal varices in cirrhotic group, n (%)
VaricesnFlow direction
HepatopetalHepatofugalTo-and-fro
F13110 (32)18 (58)3 (10)
F2532 (4)48 (91)3 (5)
F321021 (100)0
Sum10512 (11)87 (83)6 (6)