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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 14, 2006; 12(38): 6203-6206
Published online Oct 14, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i38.6203
Table 1 Characteristics of the patients
Characteristic%
Patients (n)31100
Mean age ± SD (yr) (range)44.6 ± 11.9 (19-69)
Gender ratio (M:F)10:2132.3:67.7
Location
Posterior midline2787.1
Anterior midline412.9
Pain31100
Bleeding1445.2
Mean follow-up ± SD (mo) (range)22.9 ± 14 (6-52)