PubMed ID:
12484709
Public Release Type:
Journal
Publication Year: 2002
Affiliation: Department of Medicine, Gold Coast Hospital, 108 Nerang Street, Southport, QLD 4215, Australia.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-137-12-200212170-00007
Authors:
Fontana RJ,
Lee WM,
Blei AT,
Crippin JS,
Davern TJ,
Han SH,
Hay JE,
Hynan L,
Larson A,
McCashland TM,
Ostapowicz G,
Reisch J,
Samuel G,
Schiødt FV,
Shakil AO,
U.S. Acute Liver Failure Study Group
Studies:
Acute Liver Failure Study Group: Adult Acute Liver Failure Study
Because acute liver failure is rare, related data have been sparse. Studies have suggested that viral hepatitis is the most common underlying cause of this condition.