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A member asked:

Since 2014 when i was diagnosed (cirrhosis) my meld score was 13-14 today it's 9 what should my expectations be ?

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Dr. Robert Douglas answered

Specializes in Orthodontics

Excellent: A Meld of nine is associated with a survival rate of better than 98% if there are no other complicating factors.

Answered 10/26/2018

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