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Reported and acceptable rate of major complications
| Specific major complications per session | Reported rate (%) | Suggested threshold (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemorrhage requiring transfusion | 1 | 2 |
| Bowel perforation | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| Abscess | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| Hemothorax | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Tumour seeding | 0.5 | 1 |
| Hepatic decompensation | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| Bile duct injury | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Grounding pad burns | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Death | 0.5 | 1 |
