Evaluation of the increase in model for end-stage liver disease (ΔMELD) score over time as a prognostic predictor in patients with advanced cirrhosis: risk factor analysis and comparison with initial MELD and Child-Turcotte-Pugh score

Increasing MELD score is associated with the onset of ascites and encephalopathy. ΔMELD is superior to initial MELD and CTP scores to predict intermediate term outcome in patients with advanced cirrhosis.