reviewNew England Journal of MedicineMay 27, 2020Closed access

Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure

Hôpital Beaujon · Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris · +5 more institutions

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Abstract

Acute decompensation in patients with chronic liver disease is called acute-on-chronic liver failure. Usually, systemic inflammation from infection or an acute hepatic injury precipitates liver dysfunction and extrahepatic organ failures, with increased mortality.

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Decompensation
  • Chronic liver disease
  • Liver failure
  • Organ dysfunction
  • Inflammation
  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal medicine
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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