Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the patients in small varices level.
| Characteristic | FZHYC group (n = 29) | Placebo group (n = 27) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 49 ± 8 | 50 ± 8 |
| Gender: M/F (n) | 26/3 | 21/6 |
| Child-pugh class (n) | ||
| A | 22 | 19 |
| B | 6 | 7 |
| C | 1 | 1 |
| Child-pugh score | 5.72 ± 1.22 | 6.18 ± 1.14 |
| Platelet count (109/L) | 89.14 ± 47.62 | 76.67 ± 40.07 |
| Prothrombin time (s) | 15.15 ± 3.12 | 15.43 ± 3.02 |
| Total bilirubin (mmol/L) | 24.60 ± 8.91 | 27.07 ± 10.04 |
| Albumin (g/L) | 39.65 ± 6.07 | 36.58 ± 7.55 |
| Inner diameter of portal vein (mm) | 12.54 ± 0.92 | 12.65 ± 1.33 |