Multivariate analysis of variables associated with overall survival in patients with liver cirrhosis.

Only patients with complete data for the remaining covariates were included in multivariate analyses. Significant values are shown in italic fonts. Abbreviations: MELD: model of end stage liver disease, HCV: hepatitis C virus, Cer: ceramide. Missing data: In the multivariate analysis including the MELD score data for presented variables were available for 216 out of 244 patients. In the multivariate analysis including the Child score data for the presented variables were available for 213 out of 244 patients. Multivariate analysis of variables associated with overall survival in patients with liver cirrhosis.