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Primary Causes of Death After OLT
| Causes | HCV Group (%) | Control Group (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Bacterial sepsis | 20 (42) | 48 (38) |
| Fungal infections | 6 (12) | 6 (5) |
| Cardiac failure | 4 (8) | 14 (11) |
| Multisystem failure | 11 (23) | 19 (15) |
| PTLD | 1 (2) | 2 (2) |
| Intraoperative | 1 (2) | 7 (5) |
| Others/unknown | 5 (10) | 32 (25) |
| Total | 48 (100) | 128 (100) |
Abbreviation: PTLD, post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders.
