Table 5. Frequency of complications in both groups of infants with biliary atresia within 6 months after Kasai portoenterostomy.
| Complications | Jaundice-free at 6 months (n=28) | Persistent jaundice at 6 months (n=47) | Total (n=75) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cholangitis | 5 (17.9) | 16 (34.0) | 21 (28.0) | 0.080 |
| Coagulopathy | 1 (3.6) | 10 (21.3) | 11 (14.7) | 0.040 |
| Ascites | 0 (0) | 19 (40.4) | 19 (25.3) | <0.001 |
| Hematemesis | 2 (7.1) | 4 (8.5) | 6 (8.0) | 0.810 |
Values are presented as number (%).