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Management options in fulminant hepatic failure.

D J Kramer1, S Aggarwal, M Martin

  • 1Department of Anesthesiology/Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pennsylvania.

Transplantation Proceedings
|June 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Fulminant hepatic failure (FHF) has a high mortality rate. Early liver transplantation (OLT) offers a life-saving option for FHF patients with over 60% predicted mortality.

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Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Transplantation Medicine
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Fulminant hepatic failure (FHF) is a critical condition associated with high mortality rates.
  • While early outcomes of orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) for FHF are promising, some express caution due to potential selection bias.
  • Historical comparisons to discredited therapies warrant careful consideration of OLT's unique benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the ethical justification and clinical necessity of considering OLT for patients diagnosed with FHF.
  • To advocate for early transfer of FHF patients to specialized liver units for timely OLT evaluation.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a critical review and ethical analysis of current treatment paradigms for FHF.
  • It synthesizes existing data on OLT outcomes in FHF and compares them to the natural history of the disease.

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Main Results:

  • Patients with FHF face a significantly high mortality risk, often exceeding 60% with conventional management.
  • Orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) presents a fundamentally different and potentially life-saving intervention compared to other therapies.
  • Withholding OLT from eligible FHF patients is ethically questionable given the high predicted mortality.

Conclusions:

  • Orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) should be considered a viable and ethically justifiable treatment for fulminant hepatic failure (FHF).
  • Early referral to experienced liver transplant centers is crucial for FHF patients to facilitate timely consideration of OLT.
  • The unique nature of OLT necessitates its evaluation as a distinct therapeutic option for this high-risk patient population.