Hypoksisk hepatitis

Translated title of the contribution: Hypoxic hepatitis.

Abstract

Hypoxic hepatitis (HH), also known as ischaemic hepatitis or shock liver, is an acute liver injury caused by hepatic hypoxia. Cardiac failure, respiratory failure and septic shock are the main underlying conditions. In each of these conditions, several haemodynamic mechanisms lead to hepatic hypoxia. A shock state is observed in only 50% of cases. Thus, shock liver and ischaemic hepatitis are misnomers. HH can be a diagnostic pitfall but the diagnosis can be established when three criteria are met. Prognosis is poor and prompt identification and treatment of the underlying conditions are crucial.

Translated title of the contributionHypoxic hepatitis.
Original languageDanish
JournalUgeskrift for læger [online]
Volume176
Issue number4A
ISSN1603-6824
Publication statusPublished - 20 Jan 2014

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