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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 28, 2007; 13(8): 1236-1239
Published online Feb 28, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i8.1236
Table 2 Underlying diseases: Comparison between ulcer and non-ulcer groups n (%)
Ulcer group (n = 9)Non-ulcer group (n = 32)Statistical significance
Hypertension6 (66.7)19 (59.4)NS
Hyperlipemia06 (18.8)NS
Diabetes mellitus1 (11.1)3 (9.4)NS
Atrial fibrillation1 (11.1)1 (3.1)NS
Cerebral infarction1 (11.1)2 (6.3)NS
Chronic constipation5 (55.6)19 (59.4)NS
Medications
NSAIDS01 (3.1)NS
Antihypertensive agents5 (55.6)18 (56.3)NS
Others2 (22.2)5 (15.6)NS
History of abdominal surgery4 (44.4)14 (43.8)NS