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Baseline Demographics and Clinical Characteristics of the Patients.
| Variables | N (total) | Mean ± SD (range) or % |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 104 | 44.81 ± 9.3 (25–64) |
| Cirrhosis | 55 (104) | 52.3% |
| Steroid/pentoxifylline treatment | 10/35 (104) | 9.6%/33.6% |
| Length of hospital stay (days) | 14.1 ± 10.9 (2–30) | |
| In-hospital death | 32 (104) | 30.77% |
| Hepatomegaly | 46 (104) | 45% |
| Presence of ascites | 45 (104) | 43% |
| Hepatic encephalopathy | 40 (104) | 38% |
