New simple prognostic score for primary biliary cirrhosis: Albumin-bilirubin score.

Anthony Wing-Hung ChanRonald C K ChanGrace L H WongVincent W S WongPaul C L ChoiHenry L Y ChanKa-Fai To

Published in: Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology (2016)

The ALBI score is readily derived from a blood test without using those factors evaluated subjectively or obtained by invasive procedures. It is an independent prognostic factor for PBC patients and provides better/similar prognostic performance compared with other prognostic scores.

Keyphrases

prognostic factors
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis