Morbidity and mortality of cirrhotic patients admitted to a large tertiary hospital in England

ABSTRACT

P35 Figure 1ConclusionsUnplanned hospital attendances are common amongst cirrhotic patients, particularly those from lower socioeconomic groups. Over half of patients with at least one liver-related admission died during the follow up period, with two thirds of these deaths occurring during or shortly after discharge.The data shows the true burden of liver disease and highlights the need for improved in-patient care for this vulnerable patient group.