Child Pugh Score Information

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I haven't seen too much information posted about the Child Pugh Score.

So I thought I would post some links for those who may not know what

it is. The Child-Pugh score is a measure that doctors use to evaluate

the prognosis of cirrhosis. It is also slightly different than MELD.

Some say better.

MaC

Easily read information:

http://www.doctorslounge.com/gastroenterology/scores/child.htm

From Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child-Pugh_score

Talking paper on whether the score should be replaced:

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/518329?rss

Simple break down of the scale:

http://www.fpnotebook.com/GI44.htm

Here's a calculator:

http://homepage.mac.com/sholland/contrivances/childpugh.html

Preoperative Management information which also discusses Child-Pugh:

http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3167.htm