Liver Dialysis

Liver failure is associated with a high mortality. Treatment for such patients is liver transplantation if the candidate is considered. However, even if the patient is a suitable candidate for liver transplantation, the wait for a cadaveric organ may prove too long. These patients may therefore be candidates for the proposed liver dialysis machines to provide a bridge towards liver transplantation. The aim is to "buy time" either for the liver to recover or for a cadaveric organ to become available.