[Liver transplantation: new organ allocation system in Switzerland].
This article describes the new organ allocation system for liver transplantation introduced in Switzerland on July 1, 2007. In its newly adopted transplantation law, Switzerland chose the MELD score (Model for end-stage liver disease), based on three laboratory values: total bilirubin, serum creatinine and INR. Advantages and limitations of the MELD score are discussed. Finally the West Switzerland joint liver transplantation program is briefly introduced.
Fontana
Massimiliano
M
Centre de transplantation d'organes, CHUV, 1011 Lausanne. Massimiliano.Fontana@chuv.ch
Giostra
Emiliano
E
Pilon
Nathalie
N
Michetti
Pierre
P
Mentha
Gilles
G
Pascual
Manuel
M
Moradpour
Darius
D
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