Ethnic and Age Disparities in Outcomes among Liver Transplant Waitlist Candidates

Background Despite the increasing prevalence of end-stage liver disease in older adults, there is no consensus to determine suitability for liver transplantation (LT) in the elderly. Disparities in LT access exist, with a disproportionately lower percentage of African Americans (AAs) receiving LT. Understanding waitlist outcomes in older adults, specifically AAs, will identify opportunities to improve LT access for this vulnerable population. Methods All adult, liver-only white and AA LT waitlist candidates (1/1/2003-10/1/2015) were identified in the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients. Age and race categories were defined: younger (age

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