Abstract
A growing literature has highlighted important differences in transplant-related outcomes between men and women. In the United States there are fewer women than men on the liver transplant waitlist and women are two times less likely to receive a deceased or living-related liver transplant. Sex-based differences exist not only in waitlist but also in post-transplant outcomes, particularly in some specific liver diseases, such as hepatitis C. In the era of individualized medicine, recognition of these differences in the approach to pre and post-liver transplant care may impact short and long-term outcomes.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 946-955 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of hepatology |
Volume | 62 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1 2015 |
Keywords
- Hepatitis C virus
- Liver allocation
- Liver transplantation
- MELD score
- Quality of life
- Sex
- Waitlist outcome
- Women's health
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Hepatology