GPT and Ascites: In contrast to PLBs, TJLBs had higher percentage of age (> 50), cirrhosis (26.7% vs. 7.5%), portal hypertension (96.7% vs. 10.9%), and ascites (73.3% vs. 4.6%), lower red blood cells (RBC), hemoglobin (Hb), and ALT, and higher level of PT, INR, and TB (P<0.05).