Bleeding Complications Following Radiologically Inserted Gastrostomy Tube Placement (n=237)
| Classificationa | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Minor | 7 (3.0) |
| A | 2 (0.8) |
| B | 5 (2.1) |
| Major | 2 (0.8) |
| D | 2 (0.8) |
| Overall | 9 (3.8) |
↵aComplications are categorized based on the Society of Interventional Radiology clinical practice guidelines.9 Minor complications (type A or B) are those that require no intervention or nominal therapy. Major complications (type C, D, E, or F) are those that result in administration of blood products, procedural intervention, or increased length of hospital stay.