Table 4 Major complications associated with radiofrequency ablation and percutaneous ethanol injection
Complication | RFA ( n  = 247) | PEI ( n  = 219) |
|---|---|---|
Fever | 58 | 52 |
Skin burns | 6 | 0 |
Ascites | 59 | 48 |
Jaundice | 7 | 6 |
Liver abscess | 0 | 2 |
Gastric bleeding | 1 | 1 |
Pain | 98 | 100 |
Hydrothorax | 8 | 0 |
Hemothorax | 4 | 1 |
Subcapsular hematoma | 1 | 0 |
Portal venous thrombosis | 5 | 9 |