Table 1.
Comparison of baseline data between the two groups
| Groups | Control group (n=49) | Observation group (n=49) | t/χ2 | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 49.5±8.7 | 52.0±7.4 | 1.532 | 0.129 |
| Hemoglobin content (g/L) | 135.9±18.7 | 134.2±17.0 | 0.471 | 0.639 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 24.5±4.8 | 25.6±5.2 | 1.088 | 0.279 |
| Ascites/extraction (n) | 18/11 | 14/6 | 0.418/0.019 | 0.518/0.892 |
| Albumin (g/L) | 38.5±7.7 | 39.2±8.5 | 0.427 | 0.670 |
| Volume of ascites extracted (mL) | 230.72±25.80 | 241.53±26.94 | 1.653 | 0.102 |
| Malnutrition (n) | 8 | 12 | 0.565 | 0.452 |
| Course of disease (month) | 5.3±1.2 | 5.7±1.6 | 1.400 | 0.165 |
| Clinical stages | 0.164 | 0.686 | ||
| Stage III | 25 | 22 | ||
| Stage IV | 24 | 27 | ||
| Tumor type | 2.001 | 0.157 | ||
| Serous adenocarcinoma | 29 | 21 | ||
| Mucinous adenocarcinoma | 20 | 28 |
Note: BMI: body mass index.