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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 14, 2010; 16(34): 4329-4334
Published online Sep 14, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i34.4329
Table 4 Comparison of adipose tissue between patients with and without hyperechogenic pancreas n (%)
HP negative (n = 79)HP positive (n = 53)P value
VAT area (cm2)< 0.001
Quartile I (< 35.2)23 (29.1)9 (17.0)
Quartile II (35.2-65.9)25 (31.6)8 (15.1)
Quartile III (65.9-94.0)19 (24.1)14 (26.4)
Quartile IV (> 94.0)12 (15.2)22 (41.5)
SAT area (cm2)0.008
Quartile I (< 109.3)24 (30.4)9 (17.0)
Quartile II (109.3-139.7)22 (27.8)11 (20.8)
Quartile III (139.7-179.2)18 (22.8)16 (30.2)
Quartile IV (> 179.2)15 (19.0)17 (32.1)