Molecular and Genetic Medicine

Hicks SB

Publications

• Case Report
  Molecular Adsorbent Recirculating System as a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modality
  Author(s): Hicks SB and Tabibian JHHicks SB and Tabibian JH
  
  Despite the many advancements in Liver Transplantation (LT), mortality in patients with hepatic failure remains high, and to date, many patients die while awaiting LT. The Molecular Adsorbent Recirculating System (MARS®) is an extracorporeal liver support system intended to provide short-term metabolic detoxification, often as a vital bridge to LT. We report the case of a 41-year-old non-Hispanic White male who developed worsening multi-factorial encephalopathy in the setting of decompensated alcoholic cirrhosis. He continued to deteriorate despite supportive medical therapy, and extensive investigation for alternative causes of encephalopathy aside from hepatic was unrevealing; as a result, there was concern that his encephalopathy was due to irreversible causes from which he may not recover appropriately following LT. We herein: i) describe the implementation of MARS as a diagno.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/1747-0862.1000301

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