Table 2 Percentages of liver cirrhosis complications reported in our study group
Complication | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis | 14 | 17.9% |
Infections other than SBP | 21 | 26.9% |
Hepatic encephalopathy | 27 | 35.1% |
Edema (ascites/lower limb edema) | 73 | 93.6% |
Gastric congestion | 56 | 73.7% |
Esophageal varices | 49 (12 requiring band ligation) | 64.5% (40.8%) |
Benign PVT | 8 | 10.3% |
Malignant portal vein hypertension | 12 | 15.4% |
Renal impairment | 25 | 32.1% |