Original Article
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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 28, 2011; 17(4): 449-458
Published online Jan 28, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i4.449
Table 2 Plasma ghrelin concentrations (median and range) recorded under fasting conditions and postprandially (at 60 and 90 min after a meal) in gastric cancer patients before surgery, 4-5 yr after gastrectomy, and healthy controls (95% CI) (pg/mL)
Median fasting plasma ghrelin levelMedian plasma ghrelin level 60 min postprandialMedian plasma ghrelin level 90 min postprandial
Patients GC (before surgery)193.31 (150-220)161 (125-220)160 (153-248)
Patients 4-5 yr after gastrectomy1572 (107.1-229.4)153.11 (108-217.3)142 (98.4-205)
Controls293 (179-480.4)234 (148.3-368.4)243.2 (151-392)