Risk of further decompensation/mortality in patients with cirrhosis and ascites as the first single decompensation event.

ABSTRACT:

Background & aims

Although ascites is the most frequent first decompensating event in cirrhosis, the clinical course after ascites as the single index decompensation is not well defined. The aim of this multicentre study was thus to systematically investigate the incidence and type of further decompensation after ascites as the first decompensating event and to assess risk factors for mortality.

Methods

A total of 622 patients with cirrhosis presenting with grade 2/3 ascites as the single index decompensating event at 2 university hospitals (Padova and Vienna) between 2003 and 2021 were included. Events of further decompensation, liver transplantation, and death were recorded.

Results

The mean age was 57 ± 11 years, and most patients were male (n = 423,

SUBMITTER: Balcar L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9284386 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature