Editorial
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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 7, 2007; 13(29): 3918-3924
Published online Aug 7, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i29.3918
Table 3 Classification of severity of veno occlusive disease after bone marrow transplantation according to weight increase (%), bilirubin concentration peak, presence of peripheral edema and ascites[1] (mean ± SD)
MildModerateSevere
Weight gain (% increase)7.0 ± 3.510.1 ± 5.315.5 ± 9.2
Maximum bilirubin (mg/dL)4.7 ± 2.97.9 ± 6.626.6 ± 15.2
Percentage with peripheral edema237085
Percentage with ascites51648
Day 100 mortality (all causes) (%)32098