Emergency liver transplantation for treatment of acute hepatic failure with severe abdominal infection:one case report and review of the literature

Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of emergency liver transplantation on patients with acute hepatic failure(AHF)accompanied by severe abdominal infection.Methods:The clinical data of acute liver transplantation of one patient with AHF and severe abdominal infection were analyzed retrospectively.Results:The liver function of the patient recovered and the infection was brought into control after liver transplantation.During the 3-year follow-up,the liver function of the patient returned to normal,and no rejection occurred;the patient was able to work and lived a normal life.Conclusions:Severe abdominal infection is not absolute contraindication of liver transplantation.The patient with AHF combined with severe abdominal cavity infection may achieve satisfactory effect and live a high quality of life by receiving liver transplantation.