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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 28, 2006; 12(40): 6551-6555
Published online Oct 28, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i40.6551
Table 3 Laboratory parameters before endoscopic biliary drainage (mean ± SD)
Group I(n = 123)Group II(n = 52)P
Total leucocyte count, × 109/L28.6 ± 6.420.4 ± 4.6< 0.01
Total bilirubin, mg/dL12.4 ± 8.220.6 ± 10.4< 0.01
Aspartate aminotransferase, IU/L62 ± 2458 ± 20.6NS
Alanine aminotransferase, IU/L52 ± 18.456 ± 14.4NS
Alkaline phosphatase, IU/L402 ± 1961126 ± 644< 0.01
Serum albumin, g/dL3.6 ± 0.83.8 ± 0.8NS