Improvement in the Outcomes of MELD ≥ 40 Liver Transplantation: An Analysis of 207 Consecutive Transplants in a Highly Competitive DSA

Conclusions: Implementation of the Share 35 allocation policy has a significant effect on outcomes by improving organ access and minimizing candidate waiting times. Recipients achieving a MELD of 40 or higher at our center post–Share 35 had an improved 1-year graft survival. However, nearly 40% remained hospitalized for more than 4 weeks posttransplant, and 20% were discharged to an acute care facility.
Source: Transplantation - Category: Transplant Surgery Tags: Original Clinical Science-Liver Source Type: research