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Fulminant hepatic failure
1Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine, USA.
Critical Care Clinics
|April 1, 1995
Summary
Fulminant hepatic failure, a severe liver condition, has high mortality but liver transplantation can save lives. This review covers its management, complications, survival factors, and transplant selection criteria.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Transplant Surgery
Background:
- Fulminant hepatic failure (FHF) is a critical liver condition with high mortality rates.
- Causes include viral hepatitis, drug toxicity, and other acute liver diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the medical management of FHF.
- To highlight key complications and survival determinants.
- To outline patient selection criteria for liver transplantation.
Main Methods:
- Review of current medical literature on FHF management.
- Analysis of factors influencing patient survival.
- Evaluation of criteria for liver transplant candidacy.
Main Results:
- FHF management requires a multidisciplinary approach.
- Early identification of complications is crucial for survival.
- Liver transplantation offers a life-saving option for eligible patients.
Conclusions:
- Effective management of FHF involves addressing complications and optimizing patient condition.
- Careful patient selection is paramount for successful liver transplantation in FHF.
- Liver transplantation remains a vital intervention for FHF with high mortality.