Table 3.
Classification of groups according to mean tacrolimus concentration, death rate and related side effects in respective categories
| Group | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| TC interval (ng/mL) | 0-5 | 5-7 | 7-10 | 10-15 |
| Total number | 21 | 57 | 119 | 38 |
| Number of death | 8 | 9 | 23 | 7 |
| Cause of death | ||||
| MODS | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Tumor recurrence | 2 | 4 | 13 | 3 |
| Graft loss | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Others | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| Rejection | 2 | 14 | 16 | 6 |
| Infection | 6 | 14 | 24 | 11 |
| Renal insufficiency | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Tumor recurrence | 5 | 7 | 19 | 5 |
| Metabolic disorder | 6 | 8 | 15 | 5 |
MODS: Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome; TC: Tacrolimus concentration.