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Table 7 The type and incidence of adverse events by relation to bead treatment

From: Transarterial chemoembolisation (TACE) using irinotecan-loaded beads for the treatment of unresectable metastases to the liver in patients with colorectal cancer: an interim report

Adverse Event Description

# events

Adverse Event Grade

Adverse Event Outcome

Adverse Event Relationship

Adverse Event Explain

Anorexia

(n = 3 patients)

3

Grade 2

Resolved

Possibly Related

PE syndrome

 

1

Grade 3

Resolved

Possible Related

 

Hypertension

(N = 1 patient)

4

1-2

Resolved

Not Related

Pre-existing condition

Liver dysfunction/failure

(n = 4 patients)

3

1-2

Resolved

Possibly Related

Extent of Liver disease

 

2

3

Ongoing

Possibly Related

 
 

1

5

Resolved

Possibly Related

 

Nausea

(n = 4 patients)

5

1-2

Resolved

Possibly Related

PE syndrome

Vomiting

(n = 3 patients)

5

1-2

Resolved

Possibly Related

PE syndrome

Other: Gastritis, Dehydration, Anemia, Pneumonia

(n = 4 patients)

Cholecystitis

(n = 1 patient)

5

1-2

Resolved

Possible Related

Chemotherapy

 

1

3

Resolved

Possibly Related

Aberrant Infusion