Results of a Prospective Study of Acute Liver Failure at 17 Tertiary Care Centers in the United States
Northwestern University · University of Nebraska Medical Center · +1 more institution
Abstract
Because acute liver failure is rare, related data have been sparse. Studies have suggested that viral hepatitis is the most common underlying cause of this condition.
To describe the clinical features, presumed causes, and short-term outcomes of acute liver failure.
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 38.20
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 32
Authors
16- GOGeorge OstapowiczCorresponding
Northwestern University, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Northwestern University
- RJRobert J. Fontana
Northwestern University, Northwestern University, University of Nebraska Medical Center
- FVFrank Vinholt Schiødt
Northwestern University, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Northwestern University
- AMAnne M. Larson
Northwestern University, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Northwestern University
- TJTimothy J. Davern
Northwestern University, Northwestern University, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Topics & keywords
- Medicine
- Liver transplantation
- Acetaminophen
- Internal medicine
- Prospective cohort study
- Coma (optics)
- Hepatitis C
- Transplantation
- Good health and well-being