Causes of death
| . | With UDCA . | Without UDCA . |
|---|---|---|
| Relapse, progressive disease | 11 | 14 |
| GVHD | 7 | 173-150 |
| Infection | 14 | 16 |
| VOD | 0 | 2 |
| Liver failure, non-VOD | 0 | 2 |
| TTP | 1 | 1 |
| ARDS | 1 | 1 |
| Not known | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 35 | 53 |
| . | With UDCA . | Without UDCA . |
|---|---|---|
| Relapse, progressive disease | 11 | 14 |
| GVHD | 7 | 173-150 |
| Infection | 14 | 16 |
| VOD | 0 | 2 |
| Liver failure, non-VOD | 0 | 2 |
| TTP | 1 | 1 |
| ARDS | 1 | 1 |
| Not known | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 35 | 53 |
TTP indicates thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura; ARDS, acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Risk of dying of GVHD significantly higher among patients not given UDCA, P = .03.