Table I.
Baseline characteristics of included patients at admission.
| Characteristic | Child-Pugh A (n=42) | Child-Pugh B (n=38) | Child-Pugh C (n=34) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 41.6±9.7 | 42.75±10.37 | 42.79±11.2 |
| Gender (male/female) | 35/7 | 32/6 | 28/6 |
| Educational level, n (%) | |||
| Primary school | 13 (30.95) | 11 (28.95) | 11 (32.35) |
| Middle school | 26 (61.91) | 25 (65.79) | 22 (64.71) |
| College | 3 (7.14) | 2 (5.26) | 1 (2.94) |
| ALT | 39.4±8.5 | 42.4±9.2 | 38.6±7.8 |
| TBil (µmol/l) | 19.73±9.25 | 24.43±9.80 | 25.95±10.32 |
| SCR (µmol/l) | 69.53±35.36 | 66.49±45.27 | 67.35±39.38 |
Values are presented as the mean standard deviation, unless otherwise indicated. P>0.05 for all intergroup comparisons of all characteristics. ALT, alanine transaminase; TBil, total bilirubin; SCR, serum creatinine.