Numeric Score
Ascites None Mild Moderate
Encepha­lopathy None Grade 1-2 Grade 3-4
Albumin
[mg/L (g/dL)]
> 35 (> 3.5) 28-35 (2.8-3.5) < 28 (< 2.8)
Bilirubin
[mmol/L (mg/dL)]
< 34 (< 2) 34-50 (2-3) > 50 (> 3)
INR or < 1.7 1.7-2.3 > 2.3
Prothrombin time (PT) < 4 4-6 >6
CTP score
Interpretation of the
Child-Turcotte-Pugh Score
CTP Class Descri­ption CTP score range Periop morta­lity 1
and
2 year
survival
A Well compen­sated disease 5-6 10% 100%,
85%
B Signi­ficant functional impair­ment 7-9 30% 80%,
60%
C De­compen­sated
disease
10-15 82% 45%,
35%

Source: Christensen E, Schlichting P, et al. Hepatology. 1984; 4(3):430-5.