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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 21, 2007; 13(15): 2223-2228
Published online Apr 21, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i15.2223
Table 1 Baseline characteristics of two groups
CharacteristicsControl group(n = 20)Supplemental group(n = 22)
Male:Female15:517:5
Age (yr)46.1 ± 2.144.3 ± 3.8
Child-Pugh’s grade A1110
(No. of patients)
Child-Pugh’s grade B912
(No. of patients)
Splenectomy1315
(No. of patients)
Splenectomy + EVL177
(No. of patients)