Table 1.
Comparison of clinical findings between cBA and CC type Ia/b
| Variable | cBA (n=10) | CC (n=11) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (day) | 48 (2-95) | 20 (1-185) | 0.605 |
| Sex (male:female) | 2:08 | 3:08 | >0.99 |
| Laboratory results | |||
| AST (IU/L) | 146.5 (27-288) | 35 (14-140) | 0.008 |
| ALT (IU/L) | 110.5 (17-264) | 21 (7-123) | 0.020 |
| T.bil (mg/dL) | 9.9 (5.1-9.7) | 7.6 (0.2-14.7) | 0.152 |
| D.bil (mg/dL) | 7.8 (3.5-11.1) | 1.0 (0.1-3.5) | <0.001 |
| γGT (IU/L) | 430 (233-775) | 273 (9-1,213) | 0.131 |
| ALP (IU/L) | 473 (243-927) | 236 (67-494) | 0.005 |
Values are presented as median (range) or number.
P-values from the Mann-Whitney U test or the Fisher exact test.
cBA, cystic biliary atresia; CC, choledochal cyst; AST, aspartate aminotransferase; ALT, alanine transaminase; T.bil, total bilirubin; D.bil, direct bilirubin; γGT, γ-glutamyl transferase; ALP, alkaline phosphatase.