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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 21, 2006; 12(15): 2441-2444
Published online Apr 21, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i15.2441
Table 1 Preoperative characteristics of the patients
Study group (n=235)Control group (n=233)
Mean age (yr)57.356.5
Male/ female162/95166/89
Body weight (kg)59.4 ± 15.261.1 ± 14.9
SGA score
B147153
C8880
Gastric carcinoma124129
Colon carcinoma6561
Rectum carcinoma4643