Liver Abscess After Transarterial Chemoembolization in Patients With Bilioenteric Anastomosis: Frequency and Risk Factors

Abstract

The incidence of liver abscess was high among patients with bilioenteric anastomoses who underwent TACE. Leukopenia, occurrence of liver abscess at initial session of TACE, and particulate embolization or oily portogram (grade 2) were associated with the development of liver abscess.