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Natural history and prognostic factors of primary biliary cirrhosis in Taiwan: a follow‐up study up to 18 years

Chien‐Wei Su, Hung‐Hsu Hung, Teh‐Ia Huo, Yi‐Hsiang Huang, Chung‐Pin Li, Han‐Chieh Lin, Pui‐Ching Lee, Shou‐Dong Lee, Jaw‐Ching Wu

Liver International · 2008 · 26 citations · 30 references

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Abstract

Serum albumin, bilirubin and PT were independent prognostic factors of adverse outcomes for Taiwanese PBC patients. Besides, the Mayo risk score, the MELD score, the Child-Pugh stage and liver histology were also validated to predict survival.

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