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Survival Benefit of Liver Transplantation in the Modern Era Across All MELD Categories

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Purpose: A MELD of 15 has historically been considered the threshold for transplantation, based on a calculated survival benefit. We hypothesize that the traditional MELD threshold of 15 for liver transplantation no longer accurately reflects the survival benefit in the modern era due to improved post-transplant outcomes and donor availability. This study aims to assess the optimal MELD threshold for survival benefit of liver transplantation in the modern era.

Source: American Journal of Transplantation

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajt.2025.07.2246

Authors: P. Ganesan, A. Mannalithara, J. Lake, T. Daugherty, W. Kim, A. Kwong

Institutions: Stanford University, University of Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Language: English

Topic: Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,300