Table 1.
Sites and causes of bleeding complications in patients with ALF.
| Cause of Bleeding | Bleeding Site | Total Occurrences* (N) | Cause of Death (N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spontaneous | UGI | 163 | 3 |
| Intracranial | 10 | 2 | |
| Post-Procedural | Venous access site | 8 | 0 |
| Intracranial (ICP monitor) | 10 | 5 | |
| Nasopharyngeal | 2 | 0 | |
| Genitourinary | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 195 | 10 | |
N=2 had both spontaneous UGI and spontaneous intracranial bleeding
N=2 had both spontaneous UGI and post-procedural intracranial bleeding
N=4 had both spontaneous UGI and post-procedural bleeding at venous access site
ICP, intracranial pressure; UGI, upper gastrointestinal