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Friday, July 23, 2010

child-pugh score ...

  • assess the prognosis of chronic liver disease, mainly cirrhosis.
  • predict mortality during surgery
  • required strength of treatment and the necessity of liver transplantation.


Child class: A: 5 - 6, B: 7 - 9, C: > 9.

Measure1 point2 points3 pointsunits
Bilirubin (total)<34>34-50 (2-3)>50 (>3)μmol/l (mg/dl)
Serum albumin>3528-35<28g/l
INR<1.71.71-2.20> 2.20no unit
AscitesNoneMildSevereno unit
Hepatic encephalopathyNoneGrade I-II (or suppressed with medication)Grade III-IV (or refractory)no unit

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