Acute-on-chronic liver failure: A successful liver transplantation case report and literature reviews

  • Dang Kim Khue Bach Mai Hospital
  • Nguyen Ham Hoi Bach Mai Hospital
  • Nguyen Thanh Khiem Bach Mai Hospital
  • Le Van Duy Bach Mai Hospital
  • Duong Duc Hung Bach Mai Hospital
  • Vu Van Quang 108 Military Central Hospital
  • Le Van Thanh 108 Military Central Hospital

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Keywords

Cirrhosis, viral hepatitis, liver transplantation

Abstract

Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a dangerous complication of patients with chronic liver disease. The definitions and criterias for acute-on-chronic liver failure differ between the West (Europe-America) and the East (Asia). Treatment for acute-on-chronic liver failure is mainly resolution, with a high mortality rate without liver transplantation. Case report: We report a case of a 61-year-old male patient with acute-on-chronic liver failure on the background of chronic hepatitis B. He admited with severe jaudice and hepatocephalopathy grade 2 - 3. He poorly responded to medication treatment, and treated by successful living donor liver transplant. Conclusion: Although there are currently many difficulties in accessing this definite treatment method, doctors should indicate transplant early so that patients get the best results and quality of life.

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Published
Feb 28, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52389/ydls.v17i3.1189
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Volume 17 - No 3/2022
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KhueD. K., HoiN. H., KhiemN. T., DuyL. V., HungD. D., QuangV. V., & ThanhL. V. (2022). Acute-on-chronic liver failure: A successful liver transplantation case report and literature reviews. Tạp Chí Y Dược lâm sàng 108, 17(3). https://doi.org/10.52389/ydls.v17i3.1189