Table 4 Twenty-four complications in 12 patients after combined partial liver resection and RFA
Major | Number | RFA related |
|---|---|---|
Liver failure | 3 | 0 |
Biliary stricture | 3 | 3 |
Hepatic abscess | 3 | 2 |
Peritoneal infection (S. Aureus) | 2 | 0 |
Necrotising pancreatitis | 1 | 0 |
Intrahepatic haematoma | 1 | 0 |
Pulmonary embolus | 1 | 0 |
Minor | ||
Respiratory tract infection | 2 | 0 |
Pleural effusion | 2 | 0 |
Hepatic vein thrombosis | 1 | 0 |
Hepatic artery damage | 1 | 1 |
Cholangitis | 1 | 0 |
Urine tract infection | 1 | 0 |
Portal vein thrombosis | 1 | 1 |
Wound infection | 1 | 0 |
Total | 24 | 7 |