A Rare Case of Propofol-Induced Acute Liver Failure and Literature Review

A Rare Case of Propofol-Induced Acute Liver Failure and Literature Review

The incidence of drug-induced acute liver failure is increasing. A number of drugs can inhibit mitochondrial functions, alter β-oxidation and cause accumulation of free fatty acids within the hepatocytes. This may result in hepatic steatosis, cell death and liver injury. In our case, propofol, an an...

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Main Authors: G. Kneiseler, H.S. Bachmann, L.P. Bechmann, A. Dechene, T. Heyer, H. Baba, F. Saner, C. Jochum, G. Gerken, A. Canbay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2010-02-01
Series:Case Reports in Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Transient elastography
Acute liver failure
Drug toxicity
β-Oxidation
Free fatty acids
2,6-diisopropylphenol (propofol)
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