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Management of non-acetaminophen-induced ALF

Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology volume 7, pages 75–77 (2010)Cite this article

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The first prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled study of acetylcysteine for the treatment of patients with non-acetaminophen-induced acute liver failure supports its use in patients in the early stages of liver failure. Emergency liver transplantation still has a fundamental role in the management of patients with the most severe form of this syndrome.

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  1. Gastrointestinal and Liver Unit, The Prince of Wales Hospital and University of New South Wales, Barker Street, Randwick, 2031, NSW, Australia

    Stephen M. Riordan

  2. The Institute of Hepatology, UCL Medical School, 69–75 Chenies Mews, London, WC1E 6HX, UK

    Roger Williams

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Riordan, S., Williams, R. Management of non-acetaminophen-induced ALF. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 7, 75–77 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrgastro.2009.236

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