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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 28, 2007; 13(48): 6588-6592
Published online Dec 28, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i48.6588
Table 1 Characteristics of 52 patients studied
ThrombusNon-thrombusP value
Age ( mean ± SD )41.45 ± 10.8344.3 ± 8.650.388
GenderMale1531
Female240.649
Child's grade of Liver functionGrade A612
Grade B10210.997
Grade C12
Surgical procedureSplenectomy713
Splenectomy + EVL19190.923
Splenectomy + ligation213