Cirrhosis and ascites are significant global public health challenges. Elucidating the risk factors associated with ascites in decompensated cirrhosis is crucial. Portal hypertension and low albumin levels are recognized as key drivers for ascites development within the medical community. Recent studies have also revealed associations between hepatic encephalopathy [10], alcoholic cirrhosis [11], and decreased lymphocyte count [12] with the occurrence of cirrhotic ascites. However, research on the development of ascites risk prediction models is limited.
In this study, Alb and Na + levels had a more pronounced impact on ascites occurrence in cirrhotic patients, consistent with previous research [13, 14]. Lower Alb and Na + levels contribute to more severe symptoms and higher risk of ascites. Although portal…