Table 4.
Comparison of postoperative complication and outcomes
| Variable | Pringle (n = 21) | IVCP (n = 15) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complications | |||
| Grade 1 | |||
| Wound infection | 0 | 0 | |
| Grade 2 | |||
| Pleural effusions [n (%)] | 10 (46.7) | 6 (40.0) | 0.741 |
| Ascites [n (%)] | 9 (42.9) | 5 (33.3) | 0.732 |
| Grade 3 | |||
| Pulmonary problems | 1 | 0 | |
| PTE | 0 | 0 | |
| VT | 0 | 0 | |
| Biloma/bile leak | 0 | 0 | |
| Intra-abdominal bleeding | 0 | 0 | |
| Grade 4 | |||
| Organ dysfunction | 0 | 0 | |
| Grade 5 | |||
| Mortality | 0 | 0 | |
| Hospital stay (day) | 9.6 ± 2.1 | 8.8 ± 3.5 | 0.807 |
Comparisons were made using Chi-square test or Fisher’s exact test or Mann–Whitney U test as appropriate
PTE pulmonary thromboembolism, VT venous thrombosis