Table 1 Demographic and clinical parameters of patients on admission
Characteristic | OCT group ( n = 48) | Control group ( n = 48) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (mean ± S.D., year) | 54.2 ± 7.3 | 53.2 ± 7.9 | 0.532 |
ECOG | 0.604 | ||
3 | 10 | 8 | |
4 | 38 | 40 | |
Predominant sites of cancer (CT scanning) | 0.871 | ||
Pleural | 3 | 2 | |
Peritoneal | 15 | 19 | |
Omental | 3 | 4 | |
Liver metastasis | 7 | 5 | |
More than one site | 20 | 18 | |
Predominant symptoms | 0.677 | ||
Nausea and vomiting | 46 | 44 | |
Bloating | 20 | 16 | 0.399 |
Constipation | 16 | 19 | 0.525 |
Abdominal pain | 35 | 29 | 0.194 |