Journal of clinical gastroenterology
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J. Clin. Gastroenterol. · Apr 2014
Proteinuria can predict short-term prognosis in critically ill cirrhotic patients.
Increasing evidence supports that proteinuria is a useful tool in several clinical situations. Cirrhotic patients with proteinuria admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) have high mortality rates. This study analyzed the outcomes of critically ill cirrhotic patients and determined the prognostic value of proteinuria. ⋯ Proteinuria in critically ill cirrhotic patients is associated with increased complications of liver cirrhosis, ICU mortality, and poor short-term prognosis.