Table 2.
Frequency of different complications given as percentages (total numbers in parentheses) separately for adults and children
| Type of Complication | All Patients (%) (9288) | Adults (%) (8573) | Children (%) (715) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross hematuria | 1.9 (178) | 1.9 (167) | 1.5 (11) | 0.44 |
| Blood transfusion | 0.9 (79) | 0.9 (78) | 0.1 (1) | 0.03a |
| Surgery/arterial embolization | 0.2 (18) | 0.2 (17) | 0.1 (1) | 0.73 |
| Complicationsb | 2.6 (215) | 2.7 (233) | 1.8 (13) | 0.15 |
| Major complicationsc | 0.9 (88) | 1.0 (86) | 0.3 (2) | 0.06 |
Significant difference between adults and children.
Complications were gross hematuria, blood transfusions, and/or surgery/arterial embolization.
Major complications were blood transfusions and/or surgery/arterial embolization.