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Differences in mean epithelial gap density per 1,000 cells between healthy patients and patients with functional dyspepsia (mean ± SD)
| Functional dyspepsia (n = 14) | Healthy control (n = 8) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First portion of the duodenum (D1) | 6.2 ± 7 | 5.2 ± 9.5 | 0.75 |
| Second portion of the duodenum (D2) | 8.4 ± 11.2 | 9.5 ± 7.4 | 0.64 |
| Third portion of the duodenum (D3) | 26.9 ± 9.4 | 10.05 ± 6.5 | 0.002 |
| Mean of all sections ([D1 + D2 + D3]/3) | 13.7 ± 6.4 | 8.2 ± 5.4 | 0.18 |
