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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 21, 2006; 12(15): 2459-2463
Published online Apr 21, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i15.2459
Table 1 Patient characteristics
General dataExperimental group (n= 161)Control group (n= 155)
Gender(M/F)92/6983/72
Mean age (yr)55.3 ± 16.757.1 ± 19.8
Range21 - 7824 - 85
Type of tumor
Colon cancer2928
Rectal cancer132127
Type of operation
Right hemicolectomy1715
Left hemicolectomy1213
Anterior rectal resection132127