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M.E.L.D. in surgical risk evaluation of cirrhotic patients - Preliminary analys...

Costa, Beatriz Pinto da; Sousa, Francisco Castro; Carvalho, César; Serôdio, Marco; Moeria, Joana

Introduction: Hepatic cirrhosis is a recognized surgical risk factor. Recent studies suggested that M.E.L.D. (Model for End-Stage Liver Disease) may represent a promising alternative to Child-Turcotte-Pugh classification as a predictive factor of operative mortality and morbidity; incorporation of serum sodium and age (iM.E.L.D.) seems to improve its prognostic potential. Objectives: To evaluate the utility of ...

Date: 2008   |   Origin: Revista Portuguesa de Cirurgia

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