Advances in the treatment of acute liver failure / 临床肝胆病杂志

ABSTRACT

Acute liver failure (ALF) is a rare life-threatening disease with rapid progression and a low survival rate and affects the function of multiple organ systems.Early identification of cause and protection of vital organs are critical for patients'survival.With the development in artificial liver,stem cell transplantation,and liver transplantation in recent years,the outcome of ALF has been greatly improved.This article elaborates on the treatment of ALF from the aspects of the etiology of ALF and major organ systems involved and introduces the latest advances in artificial liver and stem cell transplantation.