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Characteristics of type I and type II hepatorenal syndrome
| HRS I | Doubling of serum creatinine in < 2 wk | A precipitating event is present in the most of case | No history of diuretic resistant ascites | 10% survival in 90 d without treatment |
| HRS II | Renal impairment gradually progressive | No precipitating events | Always ascites diuretic resistance | Median survival 6 mo |
HRS: Hepatorenal syndrome.
