Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
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J. Pediatr. Gastroenterol. Nutr. · May 2005
Etiology, outcome and prognostic indicators of childhood fulminant hepatic failure in the United kingdom.
To study the etiology, outcome and prognostic indicators in children with fulminant hepatic failure in the United Kingdom. ⋯ Children with fulminant hepatic failure with severe coagulopathy, lower alanine aminotransferase on admission and prolonged duration of illness before the onset of hepatic encephalopathy are more likely to require liver transplantation. Early referral to a specialized center for consideration of liver transplantation is vital.