The incidence and predictors of post transarterial chemoembolization variceal bleeding in hepatocellular carcinoma patients

ConclusionThe incidence of post-TACE variceal bleeding was 1.5%. Patients with post-TACE variceal bleeding have poorer TACE treatment response. The pre-treatment ascites and FIB-4 score are the independent predictors for post-TACE variceal bleeding.
Source: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research