MTE #27: Management of Acute Liver Failure Among Patients Listed for Transplant: Brain Matters (Ticketed)

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

World Class Speakers

Anand V Kulkarni, MD, DM
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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Presentations

3:10 PM - 3:10 PM
Nov 17 2024
San Diego, CA

Diagnosis of Cerebral Edema in Acute Liver Failure

Anand V Kulkarni, MD, DM, Discussion Leader
Acute Liver Failure
Transplant
3:10 PM - 3:10 PM
Nov 17 2024
San Diego, CA

Management of Cerebral Edema in Acute Liver Failure

Robert J. Fontana, MD, FAASLD, Discussion Leader
Acute Liver Failure
Transplant

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.