Table 3.
SarQoL® score distribution according to different complications of cirrhosis.
| Type of complication of cirrhosis | SarQoL® score in patients with the specified complication | SarQoL® score in patients without the specified complication | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepatocellular carcinoma | 62.32 ± 15.07 | 66.66 ± 17.16 | 0.19 |
| Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) | 56.06 ± 30.59 | 66.26 ± 16.16 | 0.58 |
| Acute kidney injury | 63.60 ± 4.39 | 65.85 ± 17.21 | 0.77 |
| Other infections (except SBP) | 57.62 ± 18.06 | 67.28 ± 16.13 | 0.10 |
| Portal vein thrombosis | 91.9 ± 47.5 | 127.4 ± 81.3 | 0.71 |
| Ascites-large/refractory | 54.25 ± 14.87 | 70.53 ± 14.86 | 0.0002 |
| Hepatic encephalopathy episodes | 55.53 ± 17.23 | 69.48 ± 14.93 | 0.002 |
| Presence of clinically significant portal hypertension | 65.94 ± 19.07 | 64.99 ± 12.71 | 0.78 |
Bold values are the variables that proved to be statistically significant different.