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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 28, 2013; 19(40): 6849-6856
Published online Oct 28, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i40.6849
Table 3 Increase in score of varices/year in antiviral and non-antiviral therapy
Non-antiviralAntiviralP value
All the cases (n = 117)1.7 ± 1.21.0 ± 1.30.003
Endoscopic eradication (n = 63)1.8 ± 1.51.1 ± 1.60.098
No endoscopic intervention (n = 54)1.6 ± 0.70.8 ± 0.90.003