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Table 3 Comparison of adverse events related to the procedure

From: Intra-arterial ethanol embolization augments response to TACE for treatment of HCC with portal venous tumor thrombus

Adverse event

Treatment group

(n = 31)

Control group

(n = 57)

Fatigue

16

18

Gastrointestinal hemorrhage

2

1

Fever

14

19

Abdominal pain

31

56

Vomiting

8

15

Chest pain

2

0

Per procedure vomiting

3

1

Back pain

12

7

Loss of appetite

2

8

Total

90

125