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Fulminant hepatic failure.

Michael A Heneghan1, Luis Lara

  • 1Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA. heneg003@mc.duke.edu

Seminars in Gastrointestinal Disease
|August 2, 2003
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Fulminant hepatic failure (FHF) is rapid liver dysfunction causing encephalopathy and coagulopathy. This review covers FHF causes, management, and treatments like liver transplantation.

Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Fulminant hepatic failure (FHF) is a severe clinical syndrome characterized by rapid loss of liver function.
  • It presents with hepatic encephalopathy, coagulopathy, and jaundice, often complicated by multiorgan failure.
  • Understanding the underlying pathophysiology of hepatic necrosis is crucial for effective management.

Observation:

  • FHF can stem from various causes, including acetaminophen toxicity, viral infections, and drug-induced liver injury.
  • Less common etiologies involve pregnancy-related complications and vascular diseases.
  • Clinical presentation frequently includes cerebral edema, renal impairment, and sepsis.

Findings:

  • This review details the specific causes of FHF, emphasizing acetaminophen hepatotoxicity, drug-induced, and viral etiologies.

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  • It explores the multidisciplinary approach required for FHF management.
  • The roles of liver transplantation and artificial liver support devices are critically examined.

    • Implications:

    • Prompt and accurate diagnosis of FHF is essential for timely intervention.
    • Multidisciplinary care optimizes outcomes for patients with acute liver failure.
    • Liver transplantation and assist devices offer life-saving options for FHF patients.