6 months

n = 43

12 months

n = 43

18 months

n = 43

Ascites fluid infection

6 (13.9%)

4 (9.3%)

3 (7%)

Gastrointestinal bleeding

6 (13.9%)

5 (11.6%)

4 (9.3%)

Hepatic encephalopathy

5 (11.6%)

6 (13.9%)

8 (18.6%)

Hepatocellular carcinoma

1 (2.3%)

2 (4.6%)

3 (7%)

Hepatorenal syndrome

1 (2.3%)

3 (7%)

3 (7%)

Ascites or his aggravation

22 (51.1%)

18 (41.9%)

27 (62.8%)