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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 4 Indications of biliary drainage
IndicationGroup In = 123 (%)Group IIn = 52 (%)P
Fever ≥ 38.0°C118 (96)18 (34.6)< 0.01
Hypotension5 (4)13 (25)< 0.01
Peritonism22 (18)14 (26.9)< 0.01
Altered sensorium3 (2.6)19 (36.5)< 0.01
Failure to improve with conservative management2 (1.6)20 (38.4)< 0.01