| Diagnosis and management of acute liver failure. | |
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PMID: 20216412 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Acute liver failure (ALF) is a devastating syndrome afflicting previously healthy individuals. Early recognition of the illness is crucial, as aggressive treatment may improve outcomes. Despite significant advances in care, however, the mortality remains high (30-100%). This brief review will focus on the causes and overall management of the complications of ALF. RECENT FINDINGS: Our knowledge of the causes of ALF has expanded significantly in the last decade. The mechanism of hepatic encephalopathy and cerebral edema in this setting continues to be elucidated and is discussed here. SUMMARY: Improved outcomes can be achieved with the early recognition and aggressive management of ALF. |
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Authors:
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Anne M Larson |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Current opinion in gastroenterology Volume: 26 ISSN: 1531-7056 ISO Abbreviation: Curr. Opin. Gastroenterol. Publication Date: 2010 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-04-15 Completed Date: 2010-08-02 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8506887 Medline TA: Curr Opin Gastroenterol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 214-21 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA. anne.larson@utsouthwestern.edu |
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Acute Disease Humans Liver Failure / diagnosis*, therapy* |
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