Abstract:Background: The molecular adsorbent recirculating system (MARS) is an artificial liver support system that supports excretory liver function in patients with liver failure and is used as bridge therapy for patients waiting for liver transplantation. However, MARS may increase the tendency for bleeding. The objective of this study was to determine how MARS affects coagulopathy and identify specific factors associated with bleeding complications. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed data from 15 patients undergo… Show more
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