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. 2007;9(3):225–228. doi: 10.1080/13651820701275105

Table III. Postoperative infections in patients with and without bacteria present in their bile.

Infective complications Bacteria present 20 (15.6%) Bacteria absent 108 (84.4%)
Overall 4 (20%)* 1 (0.9%)
Bile-related 2 (10%)* 0 (0%)

*p<0.05 for bacteria present versus organisms absent (χ2 test).