Analysis of the survival of cirrhotic patients enlisted for liver transplantation in the pre- and post-MELD era in southern Brazil.

Context: Transplantation is the only cure for decompensated cirrhosis. Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) is used in liver allocation.

Objectives: Comparing survival of enlisted populations in pre- and post-MELD eras and estimating their long-term survival.