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| Hepatitis C Outcome TreeCalc |
The EBMcalc module Hepatitis C Outcome TreeCalc is available in EBMcalc Complete Edition.
This Decision TreeCalc evaluates the following decision points:
- Is there a history of hepatic decompensation
- Is the serum albumin level <4.1
Decision Tree end points include:
- 40% 5-Year risk of either death, hepatocellular carcinoma or liver transplantation
- 5% 5-Year risk of either death, hepatocellular carcinoma or liver transplantation
- 7% 5-Year risk of either death, hepatocellular carcinoma or liver transplantation
- 3.2% 5-Year risk of either death, hepatocellular carcinoma or liver transplantation
References
- Bonis PA, Tong MJ, Blatt LM, et al. A predictive model for the development of hepatocellular carcinoma, liver failure, or liver transplantation for patients presenting to clinic with chronic hepatitis C. Am J Gastroenterol. 1999; 94: 1605-12. PubMed ID: 10364032
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