Ethnic and Age Disparities in Outcomes Among Liver Transplant Waitlist Candidates.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the increasing prevalence of end-stage liver disease in older adults, there is no consensus to determine suitability for liver transplantation (LT) in the elderly. Disparities in LT access exist, with a disproportionately lower percentage of African Americans (AAs) receiving LT. Understanding waitlist outcomes in older adults, specifically AAs, will identify opportunities to improve LT access for this vulnerable population.

Methods

All adult, liver-only white and AA LT waitlist candidates (January 1, 2003 to October 1, 2015) were identified in the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients. Age and race categories were defined: younger white (age <60 years), younger AA, older white (age, ≥60 years), and older AA. Outcomes were delisting, transplantation,

SUBMITTER: Mustian MN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6509018 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature