Abstract
APAP overdose is a major cause of acute liver failure. Although early administration of the specific antidote NAC can prevent severe hepatotoxicity, there are still patients who may progress to acute liver failure, requiring a liver transplant.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 75-83 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine |
Volume | 76 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2009 |