Mortality in End Stage Liver Patients Above MELD 3.0 of 40.
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DOI: 10.1002/hep.32770
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS Since implementation of the MELD score to determine waitlist priority in liver transplant (LT) in 2002, the score has been capped at 40. Recently, the MELD 3.0 score was proposed to improve… read more here.
Keywords: meld score; liver; waitlist mortality; patients meld ... See more keywords
Changes in Serum Myostatin Levels in Alcoholic Hepatitis Correlate with Improvement in MELD
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DOI: 10.1007/s10620-020-06632-5
Abstract: Alcoholic hepatitis (AH) is a serious clinical syndrome often associated with muscle wasting. Myostatin, a member of the transforming growth factor-β superfamily, has been studied in diseases with muscle wasting; however, the role of myostatin… read more here.
Keywords: myostatin; serum myostatin; myostatin levels; meld ... See more keywords
Reply to: "Are we still searching for the fifth element of MELD?"
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2016.10.010
Abstract: To the Editor: Wewould like to thank the authors for their interest in our study. Overall, our study was not aimed at looking for a fifth element of MELD score but investigating the role of… read more here.
Keywords: copeptin; prognosis; cirrhosis; study ... See more keywords
Model for end-stage liver disease-sodium underestimates 90-day mortality risk in patients with acute-on-chronic liver failuare.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2020.06.005
Abstract: BACKGROUND & AIMS The Model for End-stage Liver Disease with sodium correction (MELD-Na) is designed to prioritize liver transplantation (LT). MELD-Na predicts 90-day mortality in cirrhosis but it is unclear whether MELD-Na captures the clinical… read more here.
Keywords: mortality risk; mortality; day mortality; aclf ... See more keywords
Mortality Analysis of Acute Liver Failure in Uruguay.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2017.12.037
Abstract: BACKGROUND Acute liver failure (ALF) is a syndrome with high mortality. OBJECTIVE Describe characteristics and outcomes of patients with ALF in Uruguay, and identify factors associated with mortality. METHODS A retrospective analysis of 33 patients… read more here.
Keywords: liver failure; acute liver; mortality; meld ... See more keywords
Safety and Efficacy of TIPS as a Bridge to Liver Transplantation in Two Cases of Severely High MELD Patients With Variceal Bleeding.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2021.03.037
Abstract: Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is well established as a salvage therapy for refractory esophageal variceal hemorrhage (EVH). A more controversial issue is the upper limit of Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) scores at… read more here.
Keywords: high meld; severely high; liver transplantation; transplantation ... See more keywords
ALCOHOLIC LIVER DISEASE HAS MORE BLEEDING TENDENCY DURING LIVER TRANSPLANT OPERATION IN LOW MELD PATIENTS ≤ 20
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DOI: 10.1097/01.tp.0000701112.84913.ce
Abstract: Introduction: Alcohol Liver Disease (ALD) includes a wide clinical spectrum from acute alcoholic hepatitis to severe cirrhosis and/or hepatocellular carcinoma. Many liver surgeons agree that liver transplantation for those with ALD is harder than other… read more here.
Keywords: ald group; non ald; group; operation ... See more keywords
MELD 3.0 for adolescent liver transplant candidates.
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DOI: 10.1097/hep.0000000000000352
Abstract: BACKGROUND Adolescents constitute a unique waitlist cohort that is distinct from younger children. MELD 3.0, which was developed in an adult population of liver transplant candidates, is planned to replace MELD-Na in the current liver… read more here.
Keywords: liver; liver transplant; adolescent liver; transplant candidates ... See more keywords
Impact of Model for End-Stage Liver Disease Score Based Allocation System in Korea: A nation-wide study.
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DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000002755
Abstract: BACKGROUND In June 2016, the Korean Network for Organ Sharing implemented a model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score-based allocation system to better prioritize deceased donor liver transplant (DDLT) candidates. The aim of this study… read more here.
Keywords: system; post; study; meld ... See more keywords
Is Liver Transplant Justified at Any MELD Score?
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DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000004345
Abstract: Background. Assessing the survival benefit of transplantation in patients with end-stage liver disease is critical in guiding the decision-making process for liver allocation. Previous studies established increased mortality risk for those transplanted below Model for… read more here.
Keywords: meld score; liver transplant; meld; mortality ... See more keywords
Disparities in the Effects of Acuity Circle–based Liver Allocation on Waitlist and Transplant Practice Between Centers
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DOI: 10.1097/txd.0000000000001356
Abstract: Background. Liver allocation in the United States was updated on February 4, 2020, by introducing the acuity circle (AC)–based model. This study evaluated the early effects of the AC-based allocation on waitlist outcomes. Methods. Adult… read more here.
Keywords: waitlist; meld centers; high meld; meld ... See more keywords