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Post-operative results
| 160 no-PHTN | P | 63 PHTN | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post-operative mortality | 0 | NS | 1 (0.5%) |
| Total number of blood transfusions | 34 | NS | 14 |
| Patients transfused | 4 (5.6%) | NS | 7 (11%) |
| Liver decompensation | 22 (14%) | 0.009 | 18 (29%) |
| Ascitesa | 18 (11%) | 0.035 | 14 (22%) |
| Encephalopathya | 4 (3%) | NS | 5 (8%) |
| Jaundicea | 2 (1%) | NS | 3 (5%) |
| Post-operative hospital stay (days) | 9.8 ± 7.5 | NS | 8.8 ± 5.5 |
PHTN, portal hypertension, NS, not significant.
More than one complication for each patient.
