Bioartificial Liver Device

[Rockerforlife]

Not a question,but i thought this may be of interest to some.


Use
The purpose of BAL-type devices, currently, is not to permanently replace liver functions, but to serve as a supportive device,[1] either allowing the liver to regenerate properly upon acute liver failure, or to bridge the individual's liver functions until a transplant is possible


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bioartificial_liver_device

[orphanedhawk]

Goof, I
I don't call him Wonderboy for nothin'

[GoofyDad]

Why he seems no more than a lad! LOL :)

[orphanedhawk]

My heptologist was involved in that one! For more info:

http://www.cpmc.org/advanced/liver/news/ELAD_Chron.pdf

[Rockerforlife]

Whilst the technique is in its infancy, the prognosis of patients with liver failure remains guarded. Liver dialysis, currently, is only considered to be a bridge to transplantation or liver regeneration (in the case of acute liver failure)[1][2][3] and, unlike kidney dialysis (for renal failure), cannot support a patient for an extended period of time (months to years).



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liver_dialysis


"Sometimes one pays most for the things one gets for nothing."
          Einstein

[becksta29]

cool thank u for the info.