Author: Bajaj Jasmohan Saeian Kia
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
ISSN: 0163-2116
Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences, Vol.50, Iss.4, 2005-04, pp. : 753-756
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Abstract
Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a significant complication of cirrhosis and part of the CTP score. The UNOS database was queried for listings from February 2001 to February 2002 (CTP era) and February 2002 to February 2003 (MELD era). HE at listing, Grade III/IV HE at transplant, and 12-month posttransplant survival were compared. HE rate at listing was similar, whereas Grade III/IV HE at time of transplant was significantly lower in the MELD era. Waiting periods were shorter in the MELD era. Twelve-month posttransplant survival was lower in all patients with HE at listing (
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