Original paper
Impact of creatinine values on MELD scores in male and female candidates for liver transplantation
Abstract
Introduction. A systematic bias against women, resulting from the use of creatinine as a measure of renal function, has been identified in Model for End-stage Liver Disease (MELD)-based liver allocation. Correction of this bias by calculation of female creatinine levels using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) formula has been suggested. Material and methods. A cohort of 639 cirrhotic candidates for first-time liver transplantation...
Paper Details
Title
Impact of creatinine values on MELD scores in male and female candidates for liver transplantation
Published Date
May 1, 2013
Journal
Volume
12
Issue
3
Pages
434 - 439
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