Emerging Trends in Patients Hospitalised With Cirrhosis-Aetiologies, Complications and Outcomes Compared to Other Chronic Health Conditions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aetiologies, complications and overall burden of cirrhosis have undergone changes in recent years.

Aims

This study aimed to assess the emerging trends in cirrhosis and its complications whilst also comparing them to other major chronic health conditions.

Methods

This retrospective study covering 2011-2022 was conducted at the Charité University Hospital Berlin and University Hospital Leipzig (validation cohort), Germany. ICD-10 codes were used to identify patients with cirrhosis, its complications and comorbidities. Changes in demographics, aetiologies, complication rates and inpatient mortality were assessed. Trends were compared against major chronic health conditions.

Results

24,567 (Berlin) and 14,141 (Leipzig) inpatient admissions for cirrho

SUBMITTER: Pohl J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12646628 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature