Predictors of in-hospital mortality among cirrhotic patients in Ethiopia: A multicenter retrospective study
In-hospital mortality of cirrhotic patients is high in Ethiopia. West Haven grade III or IV hepatic encephalopathy is the leading cause of mortality. Hence, prompt identification and management of hepatic encephalopathy and its precipitant at an earlier stage is crucial for better treatment outcomes and survival.
Authors
- Abdulsemed Mohammed Nur
- Henok Fisseha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6195-1251)
- Kaleb Assefa Berhane (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6726-5757)
- Biruck Mohammed Seid
- Tamrat Petros Elias (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0357-9033)
- Abate Bane Shewaye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1640-1461)
- Asteray Tsige Minyilshewa
- Kibrab Bulto Kumsa
Institutions
- St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College (ET)
- Addis Ababa University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-04-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0322532
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Liver Disease and Transplantation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.64