Ayesha Amatya
Research Associate 2 HSSCards
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Research
Publications
2024
The impact of MELD exception points for hydrothorax on posttransplant mortality: a propensity score-matched analysis
Fathma S, Boateng S, Amatya A, Ameyaw P, Banini B. The impact of MELD exception points for hydrothorax on posttransplant mortality: a propensity score-matched analysis. European Journal Of Gastroenterology & Hepatology 2024, 36: 1016-1021. PMID: 38829948, PMCID: PMC11230850, DOI: 10.1097/meg.0000000000002792.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUnited Network for Organ SharingEnd-stage liver diseaseHepatic hydrothoraxMELD exception pointsScore matching analysisMELD exceptionsPosttransplant mortalityLiver transplantationComplications of end-stage liver diseaseLiver diseaseChild-Pugh grade CUnited Network for Organ Sharing DatabasMultivariate logistic regressionDecompensated cirrhosisSerum creatinineNo significant differenceTransplant databaseMELD scoreClinical decision-makingNational transplant databaseCombined cohortLaboratory valuesGrade CHydrothoraxPosttransplant death