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World J Gastrointest Surg. Sep 27, 2026; 18(9): 118865
Published online Sep 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.118865
Table 6 Safety profile and complications, n (%)
Adverse event
Observation group (n = 55)
Control group (n = 45)
P value
Catheter-related complications7 (12.7)6 (13.3)0.926
    Catheter site infection4 (7.3)4 (8.9)0.760
    Catheter obstruction2 (3.6)1 (2.2)0.665
    Catheter dislodgement1 (1.8)1 (2.2)0.873
Cholangitis2 (3.6)3 (6.7)0.661
Hyponatremia3 (5.5)8 (17.8)0.048
Hypokalemia2 (3.6)7 (15.6)0.038
Protocol completion52 (94.5)38 (84.4)0.081


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