Clinical Research
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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 15, 2003; 9(9): 2092-2095
Published online Sep 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i9.2092
Table 2 Relationship between Child-Pugh’s classification and D-sorbitol liver clearance rate and liver volume change rate
Child-Pugh’s classificationnCLH (mL·min-1)QINS (%)Mean cirrhotic liver volume (cm3)
A36995.8 ± 174.822.2 ± 4.21057 ± 249
B39783.4 ± 120.6a38.8 ± 7.3a851 ± 148a
C17548.6 ± 32.8b57.8 ± 6.6b663 ± 77b