Equity in access is one of the core goals of the Organ Procurement and Transplant Network
(OPTN). However, disparities in liver transplantation have been described since the …

Abstract Background The Organ Procurement and Transplant Network (OPTN) Final Rule
guides national organ transplantation policies, mandating equitable organ allocation and …

Geographic disparities in transplantation : Current Opinion in Organ Transplantation Geographic
disparities in transplantation : Current Opinion in Organ Transplantation Log in or Register …

Introduction and objectives After the implementation of “Share 35”, several concerns arose
such as the potential to increase travel distance, costs, and decreased liver availability …

Abstract Since the Final Rule regarding transplantation was published in 1999, organ
distribution policies have been implemented to reduce geographic disparity. While a recent …

Background. Prior studies suggest that transplant center volume is associated with liver
transplantation (LT) outcomes. We compared patient characteristics and waitlist outcomes …

Background Liver retransplantation (reLT) has historically had inferior survival relative to
primary liver transplant (LT). To improve outcomes after reLT, researchers have identified …

There is a major shortage of organs in the United States resulting in thousands of deaths per
year. One main approach for responding to this crisis has been to consider expanding …