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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 14, 2027; 33(2): 123951
Published online Jan 14, 2027. doi: 10.3748/wjg.123951
Published online Jan 14, 2027. doi: 10.3748/wjg.123951
Table 5 Cross-marker comparisons of total bile acid, direct bilirubin, and total bilirubin after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (paired comparisons)
| Time point | Comparison | n | Median decline of first marker (%) | Median decline of second marker (%) | P value | Adjusted P value |
| 24 hours after ERCP | TBA vs Dbil | 836 | 79.69 | 5.70 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 |
| TBA vs Tbil | 836 | 79.69 | 3.98 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | |
| 5 days after ERCP | TBA vs Dbil | 836 | 92.00 | 18.58 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 |
| TBA vs Tbil | 836 | 92.00 | 17.91 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 |
- Citation: Liao GL, Wei HX, Qin JF, Qin F, Wang J, Liu SQ, Huang JA, Qin MB. Total bile acid better reflects the early biochemical biliary drainage response after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. World J Gastroenterol 2027; 33(2): 123951
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v33/i2/123951.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.123951