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Acute liver failure at 26 weeks gestation in a patient with sickle cell disease
Liver Transplantation, 09/30/09

Esquivel CO et al. – Orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) for acute liver failure (ALF) during pregnancy is an uncommon occurrence with variable outcomes. In pregnancy–related liver failure, prompt diagnosis and immediate delivery are essential for a reversal of the underlying process and for maternal and fetal survival. In rare cases, the reason for ALF during pregnancy is either unknown or irreversible, and thus OLT may be necessary.

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