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Milan Criteria for Liver Transplantation

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Assess suitability of patients for liver transplant with cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, recommended by <a href="https://www.mdcalc.com/guidelines/other/treatment-hepatocellular-carcinoma" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AASLD guidelines</a>.

Assess suitability of patients for liver transplant.

Milan Criteria

Metroticket Calculator for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) Survival

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The Milan Criteria Assess suitability of patients for liver transplant with cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.

Milan Criteria for Liver Transplantation Calculator

Quantifies end-stage liver disease for transplant planning with sodium.

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Predicts mortality in end-stage liver disease patients for transplant planning (UK-specific).

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