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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 7, 2009; 15(29): 3631-3635
Published online Aug 7, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.3631
Published online Aug 7, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.3631
Table 2 Difference between groups as regards 24-h urinary sodium and spot urine ratios (mean ± SD)
| Diuretic-resistant group (n = 24) | Diuretic-sensitive group (n = 16) | P | |
| 24 h urinary sodium (mEq) | 33 ± 19 | 126 ± 46 | 0.001 |
| Spot urine Na/K ratio | 1.3 ± 1.3 | 3.7 ± 1.6 | 0.001 |
| Spot urine Na/Cr ratio | 21 ± 18 | 100 ± 87 | 0.001 |
- Citation: El-Bokl MA, Senousy BE, El-Karmouty KZ, Mohammed IEK, Mohammed SM, Shabana SS, Shalaby H. Spot urinary sodium for assessing dietary sodium restriction in cirrhotic ascites. World J Gastroenterol 2009; 15(29): 3631-3635
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v15/i29/3631.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.15.3631