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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 21, 2006; 12(39): 6343-6348
Published online Oct 21, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i39.6343
Table 1 Clinical features of pancreatic cancer patients
CharacteristicPancreatic cancer patients
n = 61
Mean age ± SD (range) (yr)63 ± 10 (44-81)
Male/Female31 (50.8%)/30 (49.2%)
Primary tumor location
Head Body38 (62.3%) 15 (24.6%)
Tail8 (13.1%)
Smoking Yes/No18 (29.5%)/43 (70.5%)