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World J Hepatol. Oct 27, 2024; 16(10): 1177-1187
Published online Oct 27, 2024. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v16.i10.1177
Published online Oct 27, 2024. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v16.i10.1177
Table 2 Baseline biochemical and ultrasound findings of the study participants
| Variables | Percentage of participants for whom the laboratory tests were done (%) | Median with IQR | |
| AST (IU) | 97.1 | 66 (41-119) | |
| ALT (IU) | 97.1 | 48.5 (32-79.9) | |
| Total bilirubin (mg/dL) | 86.4 | 1.5 (0.89-2.62) | |
| Albumin (g/dL) | 60.7 | 3.78 (3-4.15) | |
| INR | 37.8 | 1.45 (1.25-1.81) | |
| Hemoglobin (g/dL) | 100 | 13.65 (11.6-15.57) | |
| WBC count (× 10³/mL) | 100 | 5.0 (3.8-6.575) | |
| Platelet count (× 10³/mL) | 100 | 104 (73-139) | |
| Creatinine (mg/dL) | 90 | 0.8 (0.6-0.92) | |
| Ultrasound findings | SD (mm) | 100 | 140 (123-161.75) |
| Liver size (mm) | 100 | 140 (130-148) | |
| Portal vein diameter (mm) | 37.8 | 12 (10-14.9) | |
| PC/SD | 100 | 750.88 (452.2-1099) | |
- Citation: Mossie GY, Nur AM, Ayalew ZS, Azibte GT, Berhane KA. Platelet counts to spleen diameter ratio: A promising noninvasive tool for predicting esophageal varices in cirrhosis patients. World J Hepatol 2024; 16(10): 1177-1187
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v16/i10/1177.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v16.i10.1177