Table 2.
Multivariate analysis of potential risk factors for development of post embolization fever (PEF) and acute hepatic decompensation (AHD)
| Variables | Post-embolization fever (PEF) (p-value) | Odds ratio (95 % confidence interval) | Acute hepatic decompensation (AHD) (p-value) | Odds ratio (95 % confidence interval) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genderb | 0.029 | 1.142 | - | |
| (1.328-3.342) | ||||
| KF index (<80 %) | 0.970 | 0.423 | 0.808 | 1.018 |
| Child classa | - | 0.571 | 0.449 | |
| Presence of ascites | 0.030 | 1.212 | 0.850 | 0.712 |
| (1.023-2.231) | ||||
| Platelet counta | - | 0.324 | 0.325 | |
| ASTb | 0.542 | 0.243 | - | |
| Total bilirubin | 0.007 | 4.357 | 0.036 | 1.517 |
| (2.443-6.219) | (1.112-4.536) | |||
| Albumin | 0.126 | 0.564 | 0.060 | 0.965 |
| Tumour diameter (>5 cm) | 0.036 | 3.603 | 0.049 | 2.410 |
| (1.318-5.382) | (1.392-5.315) | |||
| Presence of portal vein invasiona | - | 0.523 | 0.376 | |
| Type of tumour | 0.437 | 0.785 | 0.134 | 0.879 |
KF index-Karnofsky performance index, AST- aspartate amino transferase
a- factors not included in multivariate analysis for PEF
b- factors not included in multivariate analysis for AHD