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For "Model for End Stage Liver Disease (MELD)" and related "Pediatric End Stage Liver Disease Model (PELD)" coordinate with SEVERITY OF ILLNESS INDEX and probably LIVER TRANSPLANTATION
Scope Note
Final stage of a liver disease when the liver failure is irreversible and LIVER TRANSPLANTATION is needed.