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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 14, 2009; 15(38): 4781-4787
Published online Oct 14, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.4781
Table 1 Clinical characteristics and hemodynamic data (mean ± SD, n = 88) n (%)
Sex (M/F)71 (80.7)/17 (19.3)
Etiology
Excessive alcohol consumption40 (45.5)
HCV20 (22.7)
HBV9 (10.2)
HCV and excessive alcohol consumption8 (9.1)
Other11 (12.5)
Child-Pugh grade
A17 (19.3)
B and C71 (80.7)
Hepatocellular carcinoma30 (34.1)
Ascites63 (71.6)
SBP22 (23.9)
Hepatic encephalopathy30 (34.1)
Previous variceal bleeding16 (18.2)
Age (yr)55 ± 7
Hemoglobin (g/dL)11.8 ± 2.4
Platelets (cells/μL)87 443 ± 51 720
Leukocytes (cells/μL)6286 ± 8932
INR1.58 ± 0.53
Total bilirubin (mg/dL)4.2 ± 4.4
Serum albumin (g/dL)3.2 ± 0.6
α-fetoprotein (ng/mL)65.1 ± 299.3
CEA (ng/mL)5.4 ± 10.6
HVPG (mmHg, n = 77)17.5 ± 5.8