Spontaneous Recovery and Mortality in Patients with ALD Referred for Early Liver Transplantation

Key Points

• To evaluate novel predictors of outcomes in patients with alcoholic liver disease (ALD) referred for early liver transplantation.
• Analyzed predictor variables like BUN, platelets, and INR in ALD patients with abstinence before transplantation.
• Considered recalibration of existing MELD coefficients for improved outcome predictions.
• BUN and platelet levels emerged as significant predictors of outcomes along with INR.
• Refining medical selection criteria may enhance utility and equity in liver transplantation access.