Auxiliary Liver Transplantation for Acute Liver Failure.

Background: Auxiliary partial orthotopic liver transplantation is a technique where part of diseased native liver is removed and replaced with healthy donor liver so that, the left behind native liver could later regenerate. Case characteristics: 2½-year-old girl with acute liver failure due to Hepatitis A. She underwent a successful auxiliary partial orthotopic liver transplantation. Outcome: Successful native liver regeneration and immunosuppression withdrawal after two and half years of surgery. Message: In selective cases of acute liver failure, auxiliary partial orthotopic liver transplantation could provide a chance for native liver regeneration and immunosuppression-free life.