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==Overview==
==Overview==
There are variety of prognostic scales used in patients with cirrhosis based upon clinical and laboratory confirmation. The earliest models are those of Child's classification. The Child-Turcotte classification has 5 parameters. It was also the first of its kind in classification.  
There are variety of prognostic scales used in patients with cirrhosis based upon clinical and laboratory confirmation. The earliest models are those of Child's classification. The Child-Turcotte classification has 5 parameters. It was also the first of its kind in classification.  


The criteria used in [[Child-Pugh score]] are simply modified.  
The criteria used in [[Child-Pugh score]] are simply modified.  
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==Related chapters==
* [[Child-Pugh score]]
* [[MELD score]]
==References==
* Child CG, Turcotte JG. Surgery and portal hypertension. In: The liver and portal hypertension. Edited by CG Child. Philadelphia: Saunders 1964:50-64.

Revision as of 19:04, 6 September 2012

Overview

There are variety of prognostic scales used in patients with cirrhosis based upon clinical and laboratory confirmation. The earliest models are those of Child's classification. The Child-Turcotte classification has 5 parameters. It was also the first of its kind in classification.

The criteria used in Child-Pugh score are simply modified.

Scoring

Measure A B C units
Bilirubin (total) <34.2 (<2) 34.2-51.3 (2-3) >51.3 (>3) μmol/l (mg/dL)
Serum albumin >35 30-35 <30 g/L
Nutritional status Excellent Good Poor no unit
Ascites None Suppressed with medication Refractory no unit
Hepatic encephalopathy None Mild Advanced no unit

Related chapters


References

  • Child CG, Turcotte JG. Surgery and portal hypertension. In: The liver and portal hypertension. Edited by CG Child. Philadelphia: Saunders 1964:50-64.