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World J Hepatol. Sep 28, 2016; 8(27): 1149-1154
Published online Sep 28, 2016. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v8.i27.1149
Published online Sep 28, 2016. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v8.i27.1149
Ohio Solid Organ Transplantation Consortium Criteria | |
Low-risk | 1 mo confirmed abstinence, a signed contract and commitment to begin a rehabilitation program and finish it either before or after transplant |
No previous failure with substance rehabilitation; never been told that substance was affecting health; and good social support | |
Medium-risk | Three month confirmed abstinence, a signed contract and commitment to begin a rehabilitation program and/or finish it either before or after transplant |
One or more failures with rehabilitation; and minimal support system | |
High-risk | Two or more failures to remain abstinent despite medical complication |
Refusal to sign contract | |
Minimal to poor social support | |
Must complete standard criteria treatment plan, not eligible for an exception | |
Other barriers | No insight into their alcohol use consequences |
No recognition that alcohol caused their liver failure | |
Refusal to start treatment | |
No sober support network |
- Citation: Hajifathalian K, Humberson A, Hanouneh MA, Barnes DS, Arora Z, Zein NN, Eghtesad B, Kelly D, Hanouneh IA. Ohio solid organ transplantation consortium criteria for liver transplantation in patients with alcoholic liver disease. World J Hepatol 2016; 8(27): 1149-1154
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v8/i27/1149.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v8.i27.1149