Fulminant hepatic failure in children
Fulminant hepatic failure is a clinical syndrome resulting from massive necrosis or severe func-tional impairment of hepatocytes. This paper reviews the etiology, pathogenesis and management of this condition. Orthotopic liver transplantation may achieve very high survival rates (50-70%)....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
1996-01-01
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| Series: | The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=1996;volume=2;issue=1;spage=39;epage=43;aulast=Suchy |