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The Current State of Liver Transplantation in the United States
Author(s) -
Fayek S. A.,
Quintini C.,
Chavin K. D.,
Marsh C. L.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
american journal of transplantation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.89
H-Index - 188
eISSN - 1600-6143
pISSN - 1600-6135
DOI - 10.1111/ajt.14017
Subject(s) - medicine , organ procurement , transplantation , liver transplantation , intensive care medicine , liver disease , donation , surgery , political science , law
This article is a review of the salient points and a future prospective based on the 2014 Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network ( OPTN )/Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients ( SRTR ) liver donation and transplantation data report recently published by the American Journal of Transplantation. Emphasis of our commentary and interpretation is placed on data relating to waitlist dynamics, organ utilization rates, the impact of recent advances in the treatment of hepatitis C, and the increases in end‐stage renal disease among liver transplant candidates. Finally, we share our vision on potential areas of innovation that are likely to significantly improve the field of liver transplantation in the near future.