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Child-Pugh Score

Encephalopathy

Ascites

Known primary biliary cirrhosis

Bilirubin (µmol/L) (N.B. 1 mg/dL = 17.1 µmol/L)

Albumin (g/L)

Prothrombin time (seconds prolonged)

 

Formula

Child-Pugh Grades:

A: 5-6 points

B: 7-9 points

C: 10-15 points

 

Reference

Pugh RNH, Murray-Lyon IM, Dawson JL, Pietroni MC, Williams R. Transection of the oesophagus for bleeding oesophageal varices. British Journal of Surgery. 1973;60(8):646-649. doi:10.1002/bjs.1800600817