Gender Disparities in Patients With Alcoholic Liver Disease Evaluated for Liver Transplantation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The morbidity and mortality from alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) is increasing in the United States. However, little is known about gender differences in evaluation and listing for liver transplantation (LT) in patients with ALD.

Methods

This is a retrospective review of adult patients with ALD evaluated for LT at a single transplant center from January 1, 2010, to March 1, 2017. Univariate, multivariate, and time-series analyses were performed.

Results

Among the 949 patients with ALD evaluated, mean age was 53 years, 84% were Caucasian, and 33% were women. The median model for end-stage liver disease score was similar between the genders. Women were less likely to be listed for LT (10% versus 19%; P < 0.05). The proportion of women not listed due to ac

SUBMITTER: McElroy LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8173276 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature