The Child-Pugh classification of severity of cirrhosis is an evaluation technique that can determine the severity of cirrhosis and patient survival over a specific period of time.
According to the Child-Pugh classification, the severity of cirrhosis is estimated by the sum of the points scored by the value of several parameters.
Depending on the scores, the cirrhosis class is set for all parameters
Class A - (Child A) 5-6 points
Class B - (Child B) 7-9 points
Class C - (Child C) 10-15 points
Life expectancy in patients with class A liver cirrhosis is about 15-20 years, the risk of death with cavitary surgery is about 10%.
With class B cirrhosis, life expectancy is about 10 years, the risk of mortality is 30%. Class B cirrhosis is an indication for consideration of liver transplantation.
Life expectancy with class C cirrhosis is 1-2 years, the risk of surgical mortality is about 80-90%, with this class of cirrhosis, the patient needs liver transplantation.
According to the Child-Pugh classification, the severity of cirrhosis is estimated by the sum of the points scored by the value of several parameters.
Depending on the scores, the cirrhosis class is set for all parameters
Class A - (Child A) 5-6 points
Class B - (Child B) 7-9 points
Class C - (Child C) 10-15 points
Life expectancy in patients with class A liver cirrhosis is about 15-20 years, the risk of death with cavitary surgery is about 10%.
With class B cirrhosis, life expectancy is about 10 years, the risk of mortality is 30%. Class B cirrhosis is an indication for consideration of liver transplantation.
Life expectancy with class C cirrhosis is 1-2 years, the risk of surgical mortality is about 80-90%, with this class of cirrhosis, the patient needs liver transplantation.
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