Commentary
Copyright ©The Author(s) 1995.
World J Gastroenterol. Oct 1, 1995; 1(1): 4-8
Published online Oct 1, 1995. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v1.i1.4
Table 1 Characteristics of subgroups of patients with acute liver failure
CharacteristicsHyperacute liver failureAcute liver failureSubacute liver failure
EncephalopathyYesYesYes
Duration of jaundice0-7 d8-28 d29-72 d
Cerebral edemaCommonCommonSeldom
Prothrombin timeProlongedProlongedLeast prolonged
BilirubinSlightly elevatedElevatedElevated
PrognosisModeratePoorPoor