recipient biochemical model for end-stage liver disease [MELD]) and other factors were
analyzed on a national Italian database recording 5946 liver transplants. Primary endpoint
was to determine factors predictive of 3-year patient survival. D-MELD cutoff predictive of 5-
year patient survival< 50%(5yrsPS< 50%) was investigated. A prognosis calculator was
implemented (http://www. D-MELD. com). Differences among D-MELD deciles allowed their …