Guest guest Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Being listed and getting a cadavaric liver are two different things. In one region of the country the majority of liver transplants done last year were done when patients' MELD score was 25 or higher. I have often said that chances are slight of getting a transplant if your MELD is below 15. However, all regions of the country had transplants done last year where the MELD was 10 or below. There were not many, and pediatric cases were overrepresented, but centers do occasionally transplant at very low MELDs. Tim R > > -----Original Message----- > Looks like I need to move, then! In the DC area, they won't look at you > unless your MELD is at least 17-20. > > According to OPTN.. in the District of Columbia: > > 61 are currently listed as Inactive > 118 are listed with a MELD score <10 > 45 listed with a MELD of 11-18 > 19 listed as 19-24 > 12 listed at MELD 25+ > > Barb in Texas - Together in the Fight, Whatever it Takes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 meld scores are still such a bad way to give out livers. just on this site some people get transplants and others are much sicker and can't get a transplant. just like having a bleed. you could have one every month and risk death, but you could have a meld score where you can't even be listed. some people have said they have gotten transplants and they still work full time, while others are bedridden and very sick, but can't get a transplant. this is so confusing. i am glad i am bringing my own liver to the table, because i don't think i could ever get a new one otherwise.See what's free at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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