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World J Transplant. Jun 18, 2023; 13(4): 122-128
Published online Jun 18, 2023. doi: 10.5500/wjt.v13.i4.122
Intracranial pressure monitoring in the perioperative period of patients with acute liver failure undergoing orthotopic liver transplantation
Luis Eduardo Mendoza Vasquez, Sonja Payne, Raffael Zamper
Luis Eduardo Mendoza Vasquez, Sonja Payne, Raffael Zamper, Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, London Health Science Centre, London N6A 5A5, Ontario, Canada
Author contributions: All authors contribute to the review of literature, first author Mendoza Vasquez LE wrote the initial manuscript that was extensively reviewed and changed by the other two authors.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Raffael Zamper, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, London Health Science Centre, 339 Windermere Road, London N6A 5A5, Ontario, Canada. rzamper@me.com
Received: December 23, 2022
Peer-review started: December 23, 2022
First decision: March 15, 2023
Revised: March 28, 2023
Accepted: April 12, 2023
Article in press: April 12, 2023
Published online: June 18, 2023
Core Tip

Core Tip: Despite its rare occurrence, acute liver failure generates academic interest from multiple disciplines because of its multiorgan involvement and high morbidity and mortality. Severe neurological complications may arise, requiring invasive monitoring with the potential risk of fatal intracranial bleeding. Newer strategies could decrease the risks while keeping the benefits.