Comparison between survivors and non-survivors
| Survivors (n=50) | Non-survivors (n=17) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTI, prothrombin time index; ALT, alanine aminotransferase (normal up to 15 U/l). | |||
| Mean (SD) age (y) | 6.2 (3) | 4.4 (2.9) | <0.05 |
| Male:female | 2.4:1 | 1.2:1 | 0.50 |
| Encephalopathy (grade III or IV) | 38% | 100% | <0.005 |
| GI haemorrhage | 0 | 29% | <0.001 |
| Total serum bilirubin (μmol/l) | 219 (195) | 434 (217) | <0.001 |
| Serum albumin (g/l) | 33 (5) | 27 (5) | <0.001 |
| PTI (%) | 43 (17) | 24.6 (19) | <0.001 |
| ALT (U/l) | 120 (60) | 106 (29) | 0.50 |