Journal of Hepatology
Volume 46, Issue 4 , Pages 554-557 , April 2007

How to decide when to list a patient with acute liver failure for liver transplantation? Clichy or King’s College criteria, or something else?

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doi: 10.1016/j.jhep.2007.01.009

Journal of Hepatology
Volume 46, Issue 4 , Pages 554-557 , April 2007

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