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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 28, 2008; 14(12): 1898-1902
Published online Mar 28, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.1898
Table 4 Logistic regression model to predict the presence of large esophageal varices in newly diagnosed patients with compensated cirrhosis
P valueOdds ratio95% CI
Congestive index0.2520-
Portal hypertensive index0.0404.831.08-21.65
Liver vascular index0.1510.72-
Spleen size0.0021.771.23-2.55