Successful pathways to liver transplant for undocumented immigrants

Stanley Kerznerman; Laura Ford; Mara Kuns; Sander Florman; Thomas Schiano

doi:10.1016/j.ajt.2023.01.006

Successful pathways to liver transplant for undocumented immigrants

Stanley Kerznerman, Laura Ford, Mara Kuns, Sander Florman, Thomas Schiano

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Abstract

Liver transplant (LT) for undocumented immigrants presents numerous challenges. Although the United Network for Organ Sharing has implemented multiple policy changes to lessen the disparities in LT throughout the years, undocumented immigrants remain especially marginalized and disadvantaged when compared with other populations. Since 2013, the Mount Sinai Hospital's Recanati Miller Transplant Institute has transplanted 16 undocumented immigrants with successful outcomes. Here, we will share our experience of evaluating, caring for, and transplanting these patients and also highlight our team's mission to ensure that this population has equitable access to lifesaving medical treatment.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	459-463
Number of pages	5
Journal	American Journal of Transplantation
Volume	23
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajt.2023.01.006
State	Published - Apr 2023

Keywords

Model for End-stage Liver Disease (MELD)
cirrhosis
end-stage liver disease
liver transplant
medical ethics
permanently residing under the color of the law (PRUCOL)
undocumented immigrant

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Successful pathways to liver transplant for undocumented immigrants

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