Risk factors for development and mortality of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in cirrhotic patients with ascites
P Schwabl, T Bucsics, K Soucek, M Mandorfer, A Blacky, AM Hirschl, A Ferlitsch, M Trauner, M Peck-Radosavljevic, T Reiberger · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2013 · Heft 05
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Introduction: Ascites is the most common first sign of hepatic decompensation in cirrhotic patients. Risk factors for development of spontaneousbacterial peritonitis (SPB) and subsequent mortality need to be elucidated. Methodology: Clinical and laboratory parameters of cirrhotic patients undergoing paracentesis at the Medical University of Vienna between 2006 – 2011 were recorded. SBP was defined by a polymorphic nuclear (PMN) cell count > 250/µL. Patients with secondary peritonitis were excluded. Results: Among 614 cirrhotic patients (57 ± 11 years; 70% male; Child-B:300/Child-C:314; alcoholic:55%, viral:19%)…
