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Stages of cirrhosis of liver
What are the stages of cirrhosis of liver and what is the expected out come
There are 3 stages to cirrhosis:
Childs Class A, B, and C.
A is well compensated, with no ascites, no encephalopathy and an albumin above 3..5, bilirubin less than 2.3.
B is albumin 3.0 - 3.5, bilirubin 2.3 - 2.9 and controlled encephalopathy and ascites.
C is albumin less than 3.0; bilirubin less than 2.9 and out of control encephalopathy and ascites.
For a person with decompensated (Pugh Scores of B or C) a patient can expect to need a liver transplant or death will eventually occur.
Childs Class A, B, and C.
A is well compensated, with no ascites, no encephalopathy and an albumin above 3..5, bilirubin less than 2.3.
B is albumin 3.0 - 3.5, bilirubin 2.3 - 2.9 and controlled encephalopathy and ascites.
C is albumin less than 3.0; bilirubin less than 2.9 and out of control encephalopathy and ascites.
For a person with decompensated (Pugh Scores of B or C) a patient can expect to need a liver transplant or death will eventually occur.
There is a wealth of information on the internet.
Suggested searches include;
MELD score
Child Pugh Cirrhosis scoring
There are two main stages,compensated cirrhosis whereby the liver continues to do its job,and decompensated cirrhosis when it begins to fail.
A couple of hours reading will provide a reasonable grounding on the subject.
Suggested searches include;
MELD score
Child Pugh Cirrhosis scoring
There are two main stages,compensated cirrhosis whereby the liver continues to do its job,and decompensated cirrhosis when it begins to fail.
A couple of hours reading will provide a reasonable grounding on the subject.
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