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World J Hepatol. Apr 27, 2020; 12(4): 125-136
Published online Apr 27, 2020. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v12.i4.125
Table 2 Outcomes of acute liver failure from paracetamol among selected countries
CountryAcute liver failure from paracetamolHepatic failure resulting in death or transplantConcomitant medication use/ suicide attempts
Australia[81]Not disclosedDeath in 8.8% of cases (39 deaths total)79% of cases with co-ingestion of opioids or benzodiazepines
United Kingdom[83]2163 cases (65% of total ALF cases)Death in 36% of cases (778 deaths total), 147 transplant casesNot disclosed
United States[5]120 cases (39% of total ALF cases)Transplantation in 6% of cases, mortality in 27% of cases44 cases (37%) were suicide attempts
Portugal[84]5 cases over 3 years (11% of total ALF cases)1 liver transplant caseNot disclosed
Germany[85]10 cases (9.2% of total ALF cases)3 liver transplant cases, 1 deathNot disclosed