Publications by authors named "Josep Torner"
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- * The review emphasizes the beneficial effects of albumin dialysis on conditions like hepatic encephalopathy and pruritus, but notes that evidence does not strongly support improved overall survival, although short-term benefits have been observed.
- * It recommends that albumin dialysis should be used primarily for patients eligible for transplantation and in centers experienced with severe liver disease, while awaiting more definitive large-scale studies.
Background: Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a common complication of cirrhosis characterized by single or multiple organ failures and high short-term mortality. Treatment of ACLF consists of standard medical care (SMC) and organ(s) support. Whether the efficacy of artificial liver support (ALS) depends on the severity of ACLF or on the intensity of this treatment, or both, is unclear.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Acute-on-chronic liver failure is associated with numerous consecutive organ failures and a high short-term mortality rate. Molecular adsorbent recirculating system therapy has demonstrated beneficial effects on the distinct symptoms, but the associated mortality data remain controversial.
Design: Retrospective analysis of acute-on-chronic liver failure patients receiving either standard medical treatment or standard medical treatment and molecular adsorbent recirculating system.