Citation

Van Vyve T, Hantson P, Deckers O, Mahieu P. Acta Clin. Belg. 1993; 48(6): 392-396.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1993, Maney Publishing)

DOI

10.1080/17843286.1993.11718335

PMID

8128818

Abstract

We report two cases of severe acetaminophen poisoning with favorable outcome after delayed medical treatment with N-acetylcysteine, despite severe hepatic disturbances. We briefly review the most commonly accepted prognostic criteria and the role of liver transplantation.

Language: en

Keywords

Acetaminophen; Acetylcysteine; Adult; Charcoal; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; Combined Modality Therapy; Female; Gastric Lavage; Humans; Liver Function Tests; Male; Poisoning; Suicide, Attempted