Liver transplantation in a critically ill patient.
JAAPA 2014;
27:38-41. [PMID:
24853154 DOI:
10.1097/01.jaa.0000447003.89090.8b]
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Abstract
The United Network for Organ Sharing recently changed its policies for liver allocation to give patients with severe hepatic failure priority due to their greater risk of morbidity and mortality. This case illustrates the benefit of transplant in critically ill patients.
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