Diego F. Abendaño-Rivera , Cristian Y Sánchez-Sánchez , Karina Cazarin-Chávez , Paloma M. Diego-Salazar , Daniel Santana-Vargas , María F. Higuera-De La Tijera , José L. Pérez-Hernández
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Abstract
Introduction and Objectives
Cirrhosis is a prevalent disease worldwide, with complications such as acute kidney injury (AKI) that increase the risk of fatal outcomes. A high BUN/creatinine ratio (IBC) has been associated with mortality in other diseases Therefore, evaluating this index in patients with cirrhosis could predict mortality. To determine whether a high BUN/creatinine ratio is associated with mortality in patients with cirrhosis and AKI.
Materials and Patients
Retrospective analysis was conducted on a cohort of cirrhotic patients with and without AKI, calculating the IBC and assessing its association with mortality.
Results
A total of 201 patients with cirrhosis were included, of whom 106 were male (52.73%), with a mean age of 55±10.4 years. The distribution of Child Pugh scores was as follows: A (25, 12.43%), B (70, 34.82%), and C (106, 52.73%); the mean MELD-Na score was 21.8±9.45. The cumulative mortality rate at 28 days was 37 (18.4%) and at 90 days was 39 (24.4%). The model was not significant at 28 days but was significant at 90 days with a X2 value of 48.18 (2) and p<0.001.
At 90 days, the model was significant with a x2 value of 49.7 (2) and p<0.001, with an OR (IBC) of 2.78 (1.08-7.11, 95% CI, p=0.33), and for AKI OR of 7.97 (2.2-28.8, 95% CI, p=0.02) (Figure 1). Considering either factor present, the model was significant at 28 days with a X2 of 27.75 (1) and p<0.001, with an OR of 7.2 (3-17.3, p<0.001), and at 90 days with a X2 of 35.59 (1) and p<0.001, with an OR of 6.67 (3.23-13.76, p<0.001).
Conclusions
The Cox proportional hazards model was used to compare factors associated with mortality separately for AKI (present vs. absent) and IBC (>20 mg/dl vs. <20 mg/dl) at 28 and 90 days, as well as if both factors were present. The model was considered significant if the p-value was less than 0.5. The study concluded that a higher IBC (>20 mg/dl) could predict mortality in patients with cirrhosis, as the odds ratios at 28 and 90 days were significant.
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Annals of Hepatology publishes original research on the biology and diseases of the liver in both humans and experimental models. Contributions may be submitted as regular articles. The journal also publishes concise reviews of both basic and clinical topics.