Child-Turcotte classification

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