Table 2. Characteristics of liver transplant, ventilatory support, and hospitalization.
| Variable | HPS (n=42) | NHPS (n=48) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operative time, (hours) | 4.2±1.2 | 4.5±1.0 | 0.9 |
| Organ ischemia, (hours) | 6.5±2.1 | 6.3±2.5 | 0.9 |
| MV, (hours) | 19.5±4.3 | 12.5 ±3.3 | 0.02 |
| ICU, (days) | 6.7±2.1 | 4.6±1.5 | 0.02 |
| Hospital, (days) | 24.1±4.3 | 20.2±3.9 | 0.01 |
| Use of NIV, (n) | 12 | 2 | 0.01 |
| Death within 30 days, (n) | 2 | 2 | 0.9 |
HPS: patients with hepatopulmonary syndrome; NHPS: patients with no hepatopulmonary syndrome; MV: mechanical ventilation; ICU: intensive care unit; NIV: noninvasive ventilation.