Hospital mortality in cirrhotic patients at a tertiary care center
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Hospital mortality in cirrhotic patients at a tertiary care center.
INTRODUCTION Cirrhosis of the liver is known for its high risk of mortality associated with episodes of acute decompensation. There is an even greater risk in patients that present with acute-on-chronic liver failure. The identification of patients at higher risk for adverse outcomes can aid in making the clinical decisions that will improve the prognosis for these patients. AIMS To determine...
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عنوان ژورنال: Revista de Gastroenterología de México (English Edition)
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2255-534X
DOI: 10.1016/j.rgmxen.2016.10.005