Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5657161 | Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 2017 | 14 Pages |
Abstract
In an analysis of 27 patients with hepatocellular damage due to mushroom (Amanita) poisoning and peak levels of total bilirubin greater than 2 mg/dL, the probability of liver transplantation or death is 17%, fulfilling Hy's law. Patients with peak levels of aspartate aminotransferase less than 4000 IU/L can be monitored in a local hospital, whereas patients with higher levels should be transferred to liver transplant centers. Women and older patients were more likely to have a poor outcome than men and younger patients.
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Authors
Maurizio Bonacini, Katerina Shetler, Ira Yu, Robert C. Osorio, Robert W. Osorio,