Table 4. Cox regression analysis (forward step-wise likelihood-quotient) using the significant variable from univariate analysis (table 4) to predict survival.

		95% confidence interval
Parameters	Hazard ratio	lower	upper	p-value
MELD	5.0	1.7	14.9	0.003
creatinine in short-term follow-up	103	2.6	3,970	0.013
portal pressure after TIPS	1.35	1.04	1.75	0.023

MELD, model for end-stage liver disease.