Progress in diagnosis and treatment of chronic acute liver failure / 中国基层医药

ABSTRACT

Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is the most common type of liver failure.Although artificial liver support systems and liver transplantation provide a favorable means for the treatment of liver failure, the mortality rate of liver failure remains high.At present, liver failure is a hot spot and a difficult point in clinical diagnosis and treatment, and liver failure does bring a great economic burden to society and families.This article reviews the definition, pathogenesis, prognosis and treatment of chronic acute liver failure.