Systematic Reviews
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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 7, 2014; 20(45): 17196-17205
Published online Dec 7, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i45.17196
Table 1 Baseline characteristics of patients in included studies
Ref.No. of patientsSex
AgeAetiology
Time to follow up (mo)
MaleFemaleBiliaryAlcoholOther
Andersson et al[14]41162561 (48-68)120101142 (36-53)1
Angelini et al[15]27243Not Stated1011612-60
Bavare et al[16]1818036 (25-47)1410412-18
Endlicher et al[17]95444 (19-69)142330 (15-52)2
Gupta et al[18]3024637.5 (14-65)21210831.3 (7-118)2
Hochman et al[19]2516958.8 (37-86)21141024-36
Tsiotos et al[20]44331158 (20-93)21752260 (3-132)2
Uomo et al[21]40172348.4 ± 18.2328012179 (156-203)1
Total234153811065276