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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 21, 2012; 18(11): 1176-1184
Published online Mar 21, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i11.1176
Table 1 Initial manifestation of portal hypertension
ReferenceMitra et al[60] (1978)Pinkerton et al[62] (1972)Spence et al[33] (1984)Howard et al[61] (1988)
Patients703327152
% Presenting with
Hemorrhage80978546
Splenomegaly992410094
Ascites172187