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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 28, 2007; 13(4): 619-622
Published online Jan 28, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i4.619
Table 2 Effect of partial splenic embolization on GPT values
Basal values(IU/L)Embolizationarea (%)After 2 wk(IU/L)After 1 year(IU/L)
Low embolization
14515461451
9525571511
Average GPT value51.548
High embolization
8735471521
7645501511
10235541401
9830441511
8730561441
11630581541
7950591551
6665451351
Average GPT value5248