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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 21, 2008; 14(31): 4915-4922
Published online Aug 21, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.4915
Table 1 Definition and criteria of Child-Pugh classification and liver damage grade
ABC
Child-Pugh classification
EncephalopathyNoneMildComa
AscitesNoneResponsiveUnresponsive
Serum bilirubin (mg/dL)< 2.02.0-3.0> 3.0
Serum albumin (g/dL)> 3.52.8-3.5< 2.8
Prothrombin activity (%)> 7040-70< 40
Liver damage grade[18]
AscitesNoneResponsiveUnresponsive
Serum bilirubin (mg/dL)< 2.02.0-3.0> 3.0
Serum albumin (g/dL)> 3.53.0-3.5< 3.0
ICG R15 (%)< 1515-40> 40
Prothrombin activity (%)> 8050-80< 50