Table 3.
Comparison of the Baseline Characteristics Between Patients Who Underwent Bilateral and Unilateral Stenting
| Characteristic | Unilateral (n=80) | Bilateral (n=47) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 62 | 65 | 0.199 |
| Gender (n, %) | 0.606 | ||
| Male | 48 (60.0%) | 26 (55.3%) | |
| Female | 32 (40.0%) | 21 (44.7%) | |
| ECOG performance status (n, %) | 0.629 | ||
| 2 | 39 (48.8%) | 25 (53.2%) | |
| 3–4 | 41 (51.2%) | 22 (46.8%) | |
| TNM (n, %) | 0.636 | ||
| I-II | 24 (30.0%) | 16 (34.0%) | |
| III–IV | 56 (70.0%) | 31 (66.0%) | |
| Bismuth (n, %) | 0.178 | ||
| II | 24 (30.0%) | 9 (19.1%) | |
| III–IV | 56 (70.0%) | 38 (80.9%) | |
| TBIL (µmol/L) | 157.90 | 196.10 | 0.057 |
| AST (U/L) | 67.50 | 120.50 | 0.003 |
| ALT (U/L) | 63.80 | 96.70 | 0.020 |
| CA199 (U/mL) | 356.00 | 350.00 | 0.912 |
| CEA (µg/L) | 4.48 | 4.02 | 0.913 |
| Stent types (n, %) | 1.000 | ||
| Metal | 8 (10.0%) | 4 (8.5%) | |
| Plastic | 72 (90.0%) | 43 (91.5%) |