Table 4.
Comparison between the high and normal gastrin groups in the endoscopically-evaluated group
| Characteristics | Normal gastrin group (≤ 126.03 pg/mL) | High gastrin group (> 126.03 pg/mL) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n = 732 | n = 585 | |||
| Age (years), mean ± SD | 59.4 ± 14.6 | 65.8 ± 11.7 | < 0.05 | |
| Group, N (%) | True A | 225 (31) | 18 (3) | < 0.05 |
| Others | 507 (69) | 567 (97) | ||
| PG I (ng/mL) | 58.9 ± 36.7 | 54.3 ± 45.1 | < 0.05 | |
| PG II (ng/mL) | 16.0 ± 9.93 | 23.7 ± 17.6 | < 0.05 | |
| PG I/II ratio | 4.14 ± 1.88 | 2.44 ± 1.68 | < 0.05 | |
| Cancer patients, N (%) | 12 (1.64) | 9 (1.54) | 0.88 | |
PG Pepsinogen, SD Standard deviation