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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 21, 2005; 11(31): 4865-4868
Published online Aug 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i31.4865
Table 1 Baseline characteristics of patients
Erythromycin (n = 24)Control (n = 14)
Mean age±SD (yr)62.7±17.856.3±18.6
Male (%)9 (37.5)8 (57.1)
Mean body mass index (±SD)22.9±3.822.3±3.2
Diabetes mellitus (%)7 (29.2)3 (21.4)
Indication
Iron deficiency anemia (%)6 (25)5 (36)
Obscure gastro-intestinal bleeding (%)12 (50)8 (57)
Recurrent abdominal pain (%)5 (21)1 (7)
Crohn’s disease (%)1 (4)0 (0)