What do Child-Pugh classes indicate?

Class A (5-6): well-compensated disease, 1-year survival ~100%; Class B (7-9): significant functional compromise, 1-year survival ~80%; Class C (10-15): decompensated disease, 1-year survival ~45%.

Is Child-Pugh or MELD preferred for liver transplant listing?

MELD/MELD-Na has replaced Child-Pugh for organ allocation in most transplant systems as it better predicts 3-month mortality, though Child-Pugh remains widely used for surgical risk stratification and hepatocellular carcinoma staging.

Child-Pugh Score — Liver Cirrhosis Severity

Calculate the Child-Pugh Score for liver cirrhosis severity using bilirubin, albumin, PT/INR, ascites, and encephalopathy to classify patients into Class A (5-6), B (7-9), or C (10-15).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do Child-Pugh classes indicate?

Is Child-Pugh or MELD preferred for liver transplant listing?