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The failing liver represents a syndrome with profound morbidity and mortality. The morbidity of liver failure is secondary to the tremendous decline in metabolic and synthetic functions inherent to the liver. With the decline in metabolic activity, accumulation of toxic…
Failing liver A failing liver is a serious condition that warrants a multimodal approach (see Chapter 77 ). The best treatment for a failing liver in the setting of acute liver failure (ALF; no history of liver disease) or acute-on-chronic…