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Peak-MELD scores, a disease trajectory associated with reduced access to liver transplantation

  • By

  • Paul Jamme

  • Julian Allgeier

  • Dionysios Koliogiannis

  • Markus Guba

  • Christian M. Lange

  • June 26, 2026

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    The MELD score is the primary allocation tool for liver transplantation in the Eurotransplant region.

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    In a study of 109 patients, 11% experienced a peak-MELD trajectory, linked to lower transplantation rates.

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    Patients with peak-MELD scores had longer median waiting times for transplantation compared to those without.

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    Infections were the predominant cause of waitlist status changes in patients with peak-MELD scores.

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    The study suggests that transient MELD increases due to infections may reduce access to liver transplantation.

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Peak-MELD scores, a disease trajectory associated with reduced access to liver transplantation

  • by Paul Jamme, Julian Allgeier, Dionysios Koliogiannis, Markus Guba, Christian M. Lange

  • June 26, 2026

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