Gastroenterology
Child-Turcotte-Pugh (CTP) Cirrhosis Classification & Surgical Risk
Calculates Child-Pugh Score (Class A/B/C, 5–15 pts) for hepatic cirrhosis prognosis and perioperative mortality.
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Parameters
Child-Turcotte-Pugh (CTP) Cirrhosis Classification & Surgical Risk Result
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Formula
Sum of 5 criteria (1 to 3 points each):
Total Score = Bilirubin + Albumin + INR + Ascites + Encephalopathy (Range 5–15)Clinical Pearls
Gold-standard staging index for chronic liver failure that accurately determines surgical safety, long-term mortality, and transplant urgency.
Limitations
Ascites and encephalopathy scoring include subjective clinical evaluation that can be altered by temporary diuretic or lactulose therapy.