Table 4.
Multivariate analysis of risk factors for bleeding after EBL procedures (n = 1,472).
| OR | 95% CI | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELD | 1.09 | 0.10–1.15 | 0.006 |
| Etiology: HCV, alcohol, other (%) | 1.25 | 0.79–1.98 | 0.33 |
| Platelet count x109/L | 1.00 | 1.00–1.00 | 0.83 |
| APTT (seconds) | 1.04 | 0.95–1.13 | 0.34 |
| INR | 0.67 | 0.23–1.68 | 0.40 |
| Transfusion pre-procedure | |||
| FFP | 0.52 | 0.09–2.87 | 0.45 |
| Platelets | 0.37 | 0.12–1.14 | 0.08 |
APTT, activated partial thromboplastin time; EBL, endoscopic band ligation; FFP, fresh frozen plasma; INR, international normalized ratio; OR, odds ratio; MELD, model for end-stage liver disease.