Hepatology

Child-Pugh Score

Severity and prognosis of chronic liver disease.

Education and reference only. Not a substitute for clinical judgement, local policy or product labelling. Always verify before clinical use. Values are calculated in your browser and never stored.

When to use

Use to grade the severity of cirrhosis (Class A/B/C), informing prognosis and surgical/procedural risk.

Why use

It is a long-established, validated measure of hepatic reserve.

Evidence & references

  1. Pugh RNH et al. Transection of the oesophagus for bleeding oesophageal varices. Br J Surg. 1973.

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