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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 28, 2013; 19(4): 516-522
Published online Jan 28, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i4.516
Table 1 Initial and final biological parameters and transient elastography and of patients according to their alcohol consumption status
Abstinent (n = 13)
Relapser (n = 24)
InitialFinalInitialFinal
Normal AST8%75%8%15%
AST (IU/L)130 (39-374)42 (15-118)140 (16-472)  119 (17-749)
ALT (IU/L)109 (34-387)44 (13-163)88 (18-266)   76 (9-329)
GGT (IU/L)1414 (121-3405)301 (17-1040)874 (48-5749)  536 (53-1858)
GGT (kPa)15.5 (10.9-24.3)11.7 (4.8-22.5)11.7 (4-34.8)13.5 (4.2-26.4)
Age, yr48 ± 944 ± 10
Sex (M/F)11/24/20