A study published in JAMA Surgery from January 1989 to December 2020 showed an increase in liver transplantation rates for children with acute liver failure, with a decrease in waitlist mortality. Changes in organ allocation policies were associated with improved outcomes, including higher transplant rates and lower mortality. The study identified factors such as younger age, Hispanic ethnicity, and donor type that impacted post-transplant outcomes. The results highlight the importance of continuous evaluation and revision of policies for organ allocation to improve survival outcomes for children in need of liver transplants.
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Waitlist priority, quality donors tied to better outcomes in pediatric acute liver failure
