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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Apr 15, 2025; 17(4): 103311
Published online Apr 15, 2025. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v17.i4.103311
Table 6 Comparison of nutritional status between the two groups

Double-stent group (n = 40)
Single-stent group (n = 38)
P value
Albumin, mean ± SD, g/L
    Preoperative33.5 ± 5.433.7 ± 4.90.866
    After 3 months35.1 ± 4.235.0 ± 4.70.962
    After 6 months35.2 ± 4.632.2 ± 4.10.179
Serum total protein, mean ± SD, g/L
    Preoperative63.5 ± 6.862.2 ± 7.40.431
    After 3 months63.4 ± 7.162.6 ± 5.90.775
    After 6 months66.6 ± 8.460.4 ± 4.00.046
BMI, mean ± SD, kg/m2
    Preoperative21.3 ± 3.120.8 ± 3.10.448
    After 3 months19.7 ± 2.919.4 ± 3.20.756
    After 6 months20.3 ± 3.117.9 ± 2.7c0.061