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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 14, 2011; 17(30): 3479-3486
Published online Aug 14, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i30.3479

Table 4 Distribution of albumin consumption and cost among the clinical indications for cirrhosis in 2008

	Vials (number)(%)	Cost (euros)	Patients (number)(%)	Vials/patients (number)	Cost/patient (euros)
Ascites	12.540 (63.3)	337.976	453 (56.4)	27.7	746
Paracentesis	4.564 (23.1)	122.988	222 (27.6)	20.6	554
Hepatorenal syndrome	2.340 (11.8)	63.070	106 (13.2)	22.0	595
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis	367.000 (1.8)	9.880	22 (2.7)	14.0	380

Citation: Mirici-Cappa F, Caraceni P, Domenicali M, Gelonesi E, Benazzi B, Zaccherini G, Trevisani F, Puggioli C, Bernardi M. How albumin administration for cirrhosis impacts on hospital albumin consumption and expenditure. World J Gastroenterol 2011; 17(30): 3479-3486
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v17/i30/3479.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v17.i30.3479