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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 21, 2013; 19(15): 2379-2387
Published online Apr 21, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i15.2379
Table 6 Correlation analysis of factors associated with procedure-related complications
FactorsComplications
UnivariateMultivariate
Yes (n = 16)No (n = 74)P value95%CIORP value95%CIOR
Age, yr55.92 ± 12.5656.06 ± 19.690.97
Decompensated liver diseases
Yes14570.19
MELD score > 128140.14
Encephalopathy1160.06
Ascites8330.79
Concurrent HCC
Yes5240.90
Mean GV size, cm2.28 ± 0.992.09 ± 0.830.44
Mean aliquot number/procedure2.87 ± 1.503.06 ± 1.790.71
Early re-bleeding
Yes450.49
Late re-bleeding
Yes7120.0411.25-12.874.01