Objective: The systemic inflammation worsens circulatory disorders in cirrhotic patients and recently the systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) may be a prognostic indicator therein. The aim of the study was to determine whether the presence of SIRS at admission in hospitalized cirrhotic patients is associated with complications or mortality. Materials and methods: A retrospective cohorts study was conducted at the Daniel Alcides Carrion National Hospital. Hospitalized cirrhotic patients admitted from July 2008 to December 2010 without significant comorbidities, malignancy, HIV infection, or stay less than 72 hours were included. Presence of SIRS at admission and the occurrence of complications or death after 72 hours of admission were evaluated. Results: 150 cirrhotic patients were admitted, six were excluded; three for lower survival at 72 hours, one for neoplasia, one for sev...

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