Child pugh score

[pear-shaped]

Does anyone know what a score of 8 may mean?

[AyrshireK]

Chronic liver disease is classified into Child-Pugh class A to C, calculated using figures for total bilirubin, Serum Albumin, PT INR and presence of Hepatic Encephalopathy and Acites which then gives your points score.

A score of 8 gives from this table a B classification indicating 81% chance of 1 year survival, 57 % chance of 2 year survival. So by far not the worst of readings and if this is related to recent score for your hubby hopefully it means he still has some ways to go so he has time to wait for that elusive transplant which can't be far away now.

Points Class One year survival Two year survival

5-6 A 100% 85%

7-9 B 81% 57%

10-15 C 45% 35%

Good luck and best wishes to you both.

Katie xxx

[pear-shaped in reply to AyrshireK]

Thank you so much! The team had explained it but i did not understand what it all meant... You have made it very simple and straightforward for me... I was not sure where this score led to or its significance...

Thank you