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Using elderly donors in liver transplantation.

G L Grazi1, M Ravaioli, M Zanello

  • 1Liver and Multi-organ Transplant Unit, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy. glgrazi@unibo.it

Transplantation Proceedings
|September 27, 2005
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Elderly liver donors over 60 years old are crucial for transplantation but have lower graft survival rates. Reducing recipient MELD scores and cold ischemia time can improve outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Transplantation Medicine
  • Geriatric Medicine

Background:

  • Elderly donors (over 60) constitute a significant portion of liver grafts.
  • Graft utilization and outcomes from older donors require careful evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the characteristics of liver donors over 60 years of age.
  • To analyze outcomes and identify variables associated with graft failure in elderly donors.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 1163 donors from 1996-2003.
  • Evaluation of 540 donors over 60 years old, with 236 grafts transplanted.
  • Comparison of clinical variables between elderly and younger donors.

Main Results:

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  • Donors over 60 were more frequently refused due to steatosis.
  • Graft loss was associated with high Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) scores, prolonged cold ischemia time, and post-2000 transplant year.
  • 1-, 3-, and 5-year graft survival rates were lower for elderly donors (75%, 65%, 62%) compared to younger donors (85%, 83%, 78%).

    • Conclusions:

    • Liver grafts from donors over 60 are vital, supplying half of the transplants.
    • Graft survival rates are lower in elderly donors.
    • Improving outcomes requires mitigating risk factors like recipient MELD score and cold ischemia time.