Use of molecular adsorbent recirculating system for treatment of refractory pruritus
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Molecular adsorbent recirculating system (MARS).
INTRODUCTION Molecular adsorbent recirculating system (MARS) for albumin liver dialysis has been used as a bridge to liver transplantation in patients with fulminant hepatic failure (FHF). This review examines the available data on its clinical use, its technical aspects and present gaps in knowledge. METHODS Peer-reviewed journals and monographs on the subject were covered. RESULTS FHF is ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Liver Transplantation
سال: 2003
ISSN: 1527-6465,1527-6473
DOI: 10.1002/lt.500090918