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Factors associated with waiting time on the liver transplant list: an analysis of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) database.

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Abstract
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Liver transplantation (LT) is an important treatment for acute liver failure and end-stage liver disease. In 2002, the model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score was incorporated to prioritize patients awaiting LT. Although there is data on how the MELD score affects waiting times, there is a paucity of literature regarding other components. We aimed to evaluate the factors affecting LT waiting times in the United States.

Year of Publication
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1969
Journal
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Annals of gastroenterology
Volume
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31
Issue
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1
Number of Pages
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84-89
Date Published
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1969
ISSN Number
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1108-7471
DOI
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10.20524/aog.2017.0217
Short Title
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Ann Gastroenterol
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