Khan, SA and Shah, N and Williams, R and Jalan, R (2006) Acute liver failure: a review. Clin Liver Dis , 10 (2) 239 - viii. 10.1016/j.cld.2006.05.010.
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Abstract
Since publication of the first descriptions of acute liver failure (ALF) as a distinct clinical entity in the 1950's, the understanding of the pathophysiologic mechanisms involved and the management options have increased substantially. ALF still represents a major challenge for todays hepatologists, because it can rapidly lead to multiorgan failure and death that may be preventable with appropriate intervention. This article summarizes the basic patho-physiology underlying ALF, compares epidemiologic trends in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Far East, and reviews prognostic markers and treatment options for ALF.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | Acute liver failure: a review. |
| Location: | United States |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.cld.2006.05.010 |
| Language: | English |
| Keywords: | Far East, Great Britain, Humans, Liver Failure, Acute, United States |
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