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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 21, 2006; 12(15): 2427-2431
Published online Apr 21, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i15.2427
Table 1 Baseline characteristics of children with hepatopulmonary syndrome
Age (yr)GenderType of diseaseDuration (yr)Child scoreDyspnea
Non-responders14MCryptogenic cirrhosis10C+
10MAIH5B-
6MBiliary atresia6C+
3FBiliary atresia3C+
13MPresinusoidal10A+
12FPresinusoidal9C+
9MBiliary atresia9C+
Responders7FCryptogenic4B+
12MBiliary atresia11C+
3FAIH1A+
14MCryptogenic cirrhosis9B+
13MPresinusoidal8A+
4MAIH1A-
11MCryptogenic cirrhosis5B-
11FAIH5A-