New Technologies to Improve Lifestyle of Liver-sick Patients
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Author
Dasen, Stephan
Bertschi, Mattia
Neuman, Victor
DOI
Abstract
The liver is a complex organ with various vital functions in synthesis, detoxification and regulation; its failure is life-threatening and the only curative treatment is transplantation. Whilst awaiting transplantation, or after liver resection, patients need to be supported with detoxification systems which, being currently mainly based on filtration, do not support metabolic liver functions. This can only be provided by living cells. Thus, development of bio-artificial liver support systems with associated remote monitoring to assist in the treatment and management of liver patients in care settings extending from the hospital to the home is essential.
Publication Reference
CSEM Scientific and Technical Report 2011, p. 57
Year
2011