Table 1.
Demographics and results
| Variable | Total (n=62) | Cholangitis (n=27) | No cholangitis (n=35) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age at KPE, days | 80.4±26.7 | 84.4±30.7 | 77.3±23.2 | 0.30 |
| Sex, male/female | 32/30 | 15/12 | 17/18 | 0.62 |
| Laboratory values at transplant | ||||
| Total bilirubin | 10.9±3.3 | 10.6±4.0 | 11.1±2.6 | 0.59 |
| GGT (IU/L) | 652 (55-2281) | 695 (84-2281) | 532 (55-1755) | 0.59 |
| AST | 209 (65-790) | 180 (136.5-487) | 221 (114-790) | 0.14 |
| Platelet count (1000 cells/m3) | 432.5±166.1 | 449.5±159.9 | 419.4±171.9 | 0.48 |
| APRi | 1.61 (0.30-8.72) | 0.87 (0.30-8.72) | 1.36 (0.47-7.77) | 0.08 |
| Posttransplant | ||||
| Jaundice clearance, n (%) | 25 (40.3) | 19 (70.4) | 6 (17.1) | <0.001 |
APRi: AST-to-platelet ratio, AST: Aspartate aminotransferase, GGT: Gamma-glutamyltransferase, KPE: Kasai portoenterostomy