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World J Gastroenterol. May 21, 2021; 27(19): 2366-2375
Published online May 21, 2021. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i19.2366
Published online May 21, 2021. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i19.2366
Table 2 Changes in body mass index and hematological indicators in esophageal cancer patients before and after chemotherapy [n (%)]
| Item | Before chemotherapy | After chemotherapy | χ2/Z | P value |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | -2.646 | 0.008 | ||
| < 18.5 | 25 (12.32) | 22 (10.84) | ||
| 18.5-23.9 | 103 (50.74) | 123 (60.59) | ||
| > 23.9 | 75 (36.95) | 58 (28.57) | ||
| Hemoglobin (g/L) | 55.710 | < 0.001 | ||
| Decreased | 119 (58.62) | 182 (89.66) | ||
| Normal | 84 (41.38) | 21 (10.34) | ||
| Serum albumin (g/L) | 2.717 | 0.099 | ||
| Decreased | 34 (16.75) | 47 (23.15) | ||
| Normal | 169 (83.25) | 156 (76.85) | ||
| Serum calcium (mmol/L) | 4.780 | 0.029 | ||
| Decreased | 21 (10.34) | 36 (17.73) | ||
| Normal | 182 (89.66) | 167 (82.27) | ||
| Blood phosphorus (mmol/L) | 2.382 | 0.123 | ||
| Decreased | 23 (11.33) | 13 (6.40) | ||
| Normal | 180 (88.67) | 190 (93.60) |
- Citation: Liang LQ, Meng LL, Cai BN, Cui ZP, Ma N, Du LH, Yu W, Qu BL, Feng SQ, Liu F. Changes in the nutritional status of nine vitamins in patients with esophageal cancer during chemotherapy. World J Gastroenterol 2021; 27(19): 2366-2375
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v27/i19/2366.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v27.i19.2366