Table 2 Clinical outcome and complications of PSE in three groups
Group 1 (n = 65) | Group 2 (n = 58) | Group 3 (n = 56) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pain severity score (VAS), (Mean ± SD) | 3.2 ± 2.2 | 3.9 ± 1.1 | 4.5 ± 2.8 | 0.004* |
Complications | ||||
Pain | 53 (81.5) | 49 (84.5) | 50 (87.5) | 0.491 |
Fever | 59 (90.7) | 50 (86.2) | 48 (85.7) | 0.639 |
Vomiting | 29 (44.6) | 22 (37.9) | 22 (39.3) | 0.725 |
Ascites | 12 (18.5) | 7 (12.1) | 8 (14.3) | 0.601 |
Pleural effusion | 9 (13.8) | 7 (12.1) | 6 (10.7) | 0.870 |
Splenic abscess | 3 (4.6) | 1(1.7) | 1 (1.8) | 0.535 |
Bacterial peritonitis | 2 (3.1) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0.847 |
Hematemesis | 3 (4.6) | 1 (1.7) | 1 (1.8) | 0.535 |
Portal vein thrombosis | 2 (3.1) | 1 (1.7) | 2 (3.6) | 0.823 |
Procedure related mortality | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | - |