Splenectomy with endoscopic variceal ligation is superior to splenectomy with pericardial devascularization in treatment of portal hypertension

Table 1 Incidence of complications after operation

Complications	Group A(n = 53)		Group B(n= 50)		Value
	n	%	n	%	χ2	P
Total cases with complications	17	32.1	30	60	4.85	0.01
Refractory ascites	3	5.7	9	18	4.65	0.03
Pleural effusion	5	9.4	16	32	5.63	0.02
Esophageal ulcer	2	3.8	0	0	6.56	0.03
Portal vein thrombosis	5	9.4	11	22	3.25	0.03
Refractory hiccup	2	3.8	15	30	5.46	0.02
Bilious vomiting	3	5.7	16	32	3.65	0.01