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| Type of complication | Group 1 (n = 38) | Group 2 (n = 39) |
|---|---|---|
| Pleural effusion | 2 | 5 |
| Severe ascites | 3 | 2 |
| Jaundice | 2 | 2 |
| Edema of lower limbs and/or scrotum | 1 | 4 |
| Liver failure | 1 | 0 |
| Wound infection | 1 | 0 |
| Intra-abdominal abscess | 1 | 1 |
| Intra-thoracic abscess | 0 | 1 |
| Palpitation | 1 | 0 |
| Sepsis | 0 | 1 |
| Biliary fistula | 0 | 1 |
Some patients had more than one complication
