Patients in advanced stages of liver failure can experience a range of extrahepatic complications and organ failures as their cirrhosis decompensates. Chief among these is kidney failure, which confers significantly increased risk of mortality to patients who are awaiting liver transplant. Gastroenterologist, nephrologist, and critical care professionals work together to manage these patients using all the tools in the toolbox to keep patient’s organ systems functioning optimally through transplant.
Maintaining organ function, especially kidney function, can lead to better outcomes post-transplant. In these activities, we will review current guidelines and discuss expert practice strategies for these patients as a multidisciplinary team.
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Acute Kidney Injury in Cirrhosis: Multidisciplinary Decision-Making
Acute Kidney Injury in Cirrhosis: Multidisciplinary Decision-Making
Preparing the Patient with Decompensated Cirrhosis for Liver Transplant: ICU Discussions, Considerations and Dialysis
Preparing the Patient with Decompensated Cirrhosis for Liver Transplant: ICU Discussions, Considerations and Dialysis
Evaluation and Management of AKI in Cirrhosis: At the Interface of Gastroenterology and Nephrology
Evaluation and Management of AKI in Cirrhosis: At the Interface of Gastroenterology and Nephrology
Current Guidance on Managing Extrahepatic Complications of Cirrhosis
Current Guidance on Managing Extrahepatic Complications of Cirrhosis
Practical Management of Variceal Bleeding and Hepatorenal Syndrome
Practical Management of Variceal Bleeding and Hepatorenal Syndrome