2018
DOI: 10.1002/j.2334-5837.2018.00538.x
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A Hybrid Liver‐Candidate Transportation System to Improve Accessibility and Extend Organ Life in Liver Transplantation

Abstract: In the USA, access to liver transplant is determined by the geographical organ allocation boundaries. The current allocation system involves a three‐tier hierarchical boundary system consisting of Organ Procurement Organization (OPO), the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), and the National (USA) boundary. The search for a matching candidate when a liver is available begins within OPOs and moves up to the UNOS and National levels. The boundary‐based allocation system results in several issues such as geog… Show more

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