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Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Minnesota

The MELD Model

In the following model, survival probability of a patient with end stage liver disease is estimated based on the following variables. Please enter data in the corresponding boxes.

What is the INR?
What is the bilirubin? (mg/dl)
What is the creatinine? (mg/dl)

MELD score:

Disclaimer:

This is the original version of the MELD scale as developed by investigators at Mayo Clinic. A number of modification have been made by UNOS to the model for its implementation in organ allocation for liver transplantation. The UNOS-modified version is also available on this site under MELD, UNOS modification.


*Kamath et al. "Hepatology" 2001;33:464-470.

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