Clinical Study

Transarterial Embolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Comparison between Nonspherical PVA and Microspheres

Table 1

Postembolization syndrome according to the Southwest Oncology Group Toxicity.

CategoryGrade
01234

PainNoUse of nonnarcoticsOral narcoticsParenteralUntreatable
NauseaNoOral intake okReduction in oral intakeNo intakeParenteral
VomitsNo1/24 h2 to 5/24 h6 to 10/24 hMore than 24 h
TemperatureNo37.1–38.0°C38.1–40.0°CAbove 40.0°CFever and hypotension