Geographic disparities in access to liver transplant for advanced cirrhosis: Time to ring the alarm!
American Journal of Transplantation, Volume 24, May 2024
Nearly 2.4% of global deaths in 2019 were attributed to cirrhosis, which has increased since 2017. Liver transplantation (LT) is accepted as a lifesaving therapy for patients with complications of cirrhosis or hepatocellular cancer, but there are several barriers toward equitable access. This article outlines ways to reduce the disparities
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