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World J Gastrointest Surg. Apr 27, 2026; 18(4): 116371
Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i4.116371
Table 1 Basic patient characteristics, n (%)

EFR group (n = 98)
STER group (n = 99)
LMIS group (n = 345)
F/χ2 value
P value
Age 57.7 ± 9.548.8 ± 11.257.8 ± 12.124.72< 0.001
Male42 (42.9)57 (57.6)180 (52.2)4.460.108
Smoking history15(15.3)29 (29.3)90 (26.1)6.130.047
Alcohol consumption history22 (22.4)34 (34.3)85 (24.6)4.560.103
Cardiovascular disease38 (38.8)25 (25.3)119 (34.5)4.400.111
Diabetes14 (14.3)6 (6.1)37 (10.7)3.580.167
Fatty liver disease5 (5.1)15 (15.2)2 (0.6)35.78< 0.001
Anticoagulants used and discontinued for > 7 days6 (6.1)3 (3.0)24 (7.1)2.160.340


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