Predicting Future Complications of Cirrhosis

AbstractPurpose of ReviewDecompensated cirrhosis and liver failure result in high mortality risk. Identifying the severity of illness and risk of poor outcomes is important for improved clinical decision making. This review serves to examine the currently in practice and developing tools for prognosticating patients with cirrhosis.Recent FindingsThe Child –Turcotte–Pugh (CTP) score and Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score are the most used prognostic tools for cirrhotic patients. More recently, however, are newly developing biochemical models and imaging tools that strive to improve upon the MELD score.SummarySignificant effort has been dedicated to revising, complementing, or replacing the MELD score for prognostication and for transplant allocation. Ongoing adjustment to current prognostication methods and the search for new paradigms promises improved ability to predict outcomes and determine the best management in the future.
Source: Current Hepatitis Reports - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research