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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 21, 2007; 13(3): 452-456
Published online Jan 21, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i3.452
Published online Jan 21, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i3.452
Table 1 Baseline characteristics of patients (mean ± SD)
| Variable | Placebo (n = 24) | rhGH (n = 24) | P |
| Age (yr) | 58.50 ± 9.35 | 59.08 ± 10.93 | 0.789 |
| Range | 39-75 | 35-74 | |
| Sex (female/male) | 11/13 | 9/15 | 0.558 |
| Weight (kg) | 57.90 ± 8.42 | 56.19 ± 11.83 | 0.567 |
| Height (cm) | 162.42 ± 6.92 | 162.88 ± 7.16 | 0.823 |
| Sepsis score | 0.79 ± 0.98 | 0.67 ± 0.87 | 0.742 |
| Operation position, n (%) | |||
| Resection of stomach | 6 (25) | 5 (20.8) | 0.297 |
| Resection of colon | 5 (20.8) | 7 (29.2) | |
| Resection of rectum | 12 (50) | 9 (37.5) | |
| Others | 1 (4.2) | 3 (12.5) | |
- Citation: Zhang MM, Wu XT, Zhou Y, Qian K, Zheng YM. Short-term application of low-dose growth hormone in surgical patients: Effects on nitrogen balance and blood glucose. World J Gastroenterol 2007; 13(3): 452-456
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v13/i3/452.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v13.i3.452