Correlation between apri index, meld score andchild pugh score in cirrhosis of liver - a cross sectional study at kle’s dr. prabhakar kore hospital and mrc, belagavi

Abstract

Cirrhosis is a condition characterised with fibrosis and formation of nodules diffusely. It is the 14th most common cause of death all over the world. Last consequence of fibrosis of the liver parenchyma is cirrhosis. Liver biopsy is the gold standard used for assessing liver necrosis, inflammation & fibrosis. But biopsy is an invasive procedure subjective to inter-observer variation and errors during sampling. A perfect non-invasive investigation for diagnosis of liver fibrosis should be easily available, uncomplicated, interpretable, less cost, and precise. Aspartate aminotransferase to Platelet Ratio Index (APRI) is considered a new index for predilection of significant fibrosis and cirrhosis. The objective of present study was to calculate APRI INDEX, Child Pugh score and MELD Score in cirrhosis of liver patients and to find a correlation between APRI Index, Child Pugh Score and MELD score in cirrhosis of liver patients.