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How do you approach the optimization and risk stratification of a cirrhotic patient who is undergoing extra-hepatic abdominal (or other) surgery?

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Hepatology · UC San Diego Health
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I primarily use the VOCAL-Penn scoring system to provide decompensation/mortality risk estimates and then provide guidance regarding volume resuscitation, anesthetic/sedation limits, and pain medication recommendations, avoiding NSAIDs and opiates where possible. I also advise care to monitor for de...

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