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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

I primarily use the VOCALPenn scoring system to provide risk estimates and then provide guidance regarding volume resuscitation, anesthetic/sedation limits, and pain medication recommendations. Ultimately, our job is not to "clear" someone but to provide as accurate a risk assessment to the surgical...

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