Table II.
Sequential changes prior to and following PTO/PTS.
| Category | Pre-PTO/PTS | 3 months after PTO/PTS | 6 months after PTO/PTS | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serum albumin (g/dl) | 2.99±0.57 | 2.98±0.51 | 3.13±0.60 | P=0.0717 |
| Total bilirubin (mg/dl) | 1.34±1.01 | 1.29±0.89 | 1.23±0.82 | P=0.5775 |
| Prothrombin activity (%) | 74.02±17.61 | 71.48±19.88 | 76.27±22.43 | P=0.0435 |
| Platelet count (×104/ml) | 12.80±7.29 | 14.18±7.12 | 14.95±7.43 | P=0.0209 |
| Blood NH3 (µg/dl) | 135.75±75.23 | 88.80±42.16 | 61.81±33.75 | P<0.001 |
PTO/PTS, percutaneous transhepatic obliteration/percutaneous transhepatic sclerotherapy.