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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 28, 2006; 12(48): 7810-7814
Published online Dec 28, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i48.7810
Table 1 Main characteristics of the patients
Characteristicsn = 126
Age (yr, median and range)56 (32 to 83)
Sex (M/F)103/23
Causes of cirrhosis [n (%)]
- Alcoholism101 (80%)
- Hepatitis virus (B, C)11 (9%)
- Alcoholism plus another cause4 (3%)
- Other causes5 (4%)
- Unknown5 (4%)
Child-Pugh class A/B/C (n)127/42/53