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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 21, 2006; 12(35): 5705-5710
Published online Sep 21, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i35.5705
Table 1 Main characteristics of patients with chronic pancreatitis and healthy controls
CharacteristicCP patientsControls
n3535
Gender
Male/Female17/1818/17
Mean age (yr) (range)51(25-74)45 (27- 68)
Smoking
Yes/No23/1222/13