Table 4. Comparison between liver function tests in both groups of infants with biliary atresia 6 months after Kasai portoenterostomy.
| Postoperative laboratory findings | Jaundice-free at 6 months (n=28) | Persistent jaundice at 6 months (n=47) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALT (IU/L) | 65.5 (71) | 101 (104) | 0.090 |
| AST (IU/L) | 84 (71) | 167 (163) | <0.001 |
| ALP (IU/L) | 497 (517) | 602 (372) | 0.740 |
| GGT (IU/L) | 419 (503) | 414 (646) | 0.410 |
| Albumin (g/dL) | 3.7 (0.8) | 2.7 (0.7) | <0.001 |
| INR | 1 (0) | 1.1 (0) | <0.001 |
All values are expressed as median (interquartile range).
ALT: alanine aminotransferase, AST: aspartate aminotransferase, ALP: alkaline phosphatase, T: gamma glutamyl transpeptidase, INR: international normalized ratio.