Table 1. Patient characteristics.
| All patients | F0 | F1 | F2 | F3 | F4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 55.9 ± 14.8 | 48.2 ± 16.4 | 59.1 ± 14.3 | 58.5 ± 16.3 | 53.2 ± 14.8 | 57.5 ± 12.0 |
| Sex | ||||||
| Men, n (%) | 41 (63) | 2 (20) | 7 (50) | 10 (67) | 9 (75) | 13 (93) |
| Women, n (%) | 24 (37) | 8 (80) | 7 (50) | 5 (33) | 3 (25) | 1 (7) |
| Weight (kg) | 81.1 ± 18.1 | 71.5 ± 17.4 | 81.7 ± 15.2 | 79.2 ± 20.4 | 83.8 ± 15.8 | 86.9 ± 19.8 |
The values indicate the mean ± the standard deviation. The stages of liver fibrosis are classified according to the METAVIR scores (F0, no liver fibrosis; F1, mild liver fibrosis; F2, moderate liver fibrosis; F3, severe liver fibrosis; F4, liver cirrhosis).