Management of Acute Liver Failure Among Patients Listed for Transplant: Brain Matters

Nov 17 2024
Convention Center: Room 31 A
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
Ticketed Event

World Class Speakers

AK
Discussion Leader

Anand V Kulkarni, MD, DM

Asian Institute of Gastroenterology
Robert J. Fontana, MD, FAASLD
Discussion Leader

Robert J. Fontana, MD, FAASLD

University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers

Description

Expert presenters focus on how to manage neurological complications in patients with acute liver failure (ALF) listed for transplant. Faculty review the diagnosis of cerebral edema, the role of new noninvasive diagnostic techniques, and management and prognosis. 

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Objectives

  • Describe the role of noninvasive techniques used to diagnosis cerebral edema in patients with ALF listed for transplant.
  • Review the management of cerebral edema in the setting of ALF.