Research Article

Donor Small-Droplet Macrovesicular Steatosis Affects Liver Transplant Outcome in HCV-Negative Recipients

Table 3

Multivariable Cox regression models for overall graft loss in recipients with HCV negative liver disease.

Pre-/intra-operative modelEarly post-operative model
HR(95% CI)PHR(95% CI)P

Donor anti-HBc serum status  
(positive versus negative)
3.3031.601-6.8140.0012.8551.329-6.1340.007
Sd-MaS categorical, n (%):
0% (reference)
 1-15%1.2230.587-2.5470.5911.3570.641-2.8710.425
 >15%2.8911.312-6.3690.0082.6231.169-5.8880.019
IPGF (yes vs no)1.0940.494-2.4260.824
EAD (yes vs no)1.8490.891-3.8380.099
Transplant year0.9470.851-1.0530.3150.9690.863-1.0870.589

Sd-MaS, small droplet macrovesicular steatosis; IPGF, initial poor graft function; EAD, early allograft dysfunction.