The observations and results obtained in this trial strongly confirm that extracorporeal perfusion through a whole liver, using the system described, is very successful and cost effective for the treatment of acute, but reversible hepatic failure, as well as serving as a bridge to liver transplantation. The time has come for this form of liver support technology to be reintroduced and widely used.
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