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Erschienen in: Hepatology International 5/2022

29.07.2022 | Review Article

Liver transplantation in patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure

verfasst von: Gandhi Lanke, Joseph J. Alukal, Paul J. Thuluvath

Erschienen in: Hepatology International | Ausgabe 5/2022

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Abstract

Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a dynamic syndrome associated with a very high short-term mortality. Hence, the ongoing assessment of treatment response, an expedited liver transplant evaluation and listing, and the determination of futility of treatment are critical for optimal outcomes. In this review, we appraise our current understanding of the timing and futility of liver transplantation, and the short- and long-term outcomes including the quality of life after deceased or live donor liver transplantation in those with ACLF.
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Metadaten
Titel
Liver transplantation in patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure
verfasst von
Gandhi Lanke
Joseph J. Alukal
Paul J. Thuluvath
Publikationsdatum
29.07.2022
Verlag
Springer India
Erschienen in
Hepatology International / Ausgabe 5/2022
Print ISSN: 1936-0533
Elektronische ISSN: 1936-0541
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12072-022-10378-9

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