OVERVIEW

Monothematic Conference: Acute Liver Failure is organized by European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) and will be held from Jan 30 - Feb 01, 2020 at Athens, Attica, Greece.

The target audience for this medical event is gastroenterologists and hepatologists for pediatric and for adult patients, pediatric and hepatobiliary surgeons, from Europe and around the world.

Course Description:
Knowledge in the diagnostic and therapeutic management of several liver diseases of has increased in the past decades. However, management of acute liver failure (ALF) in infants and children and investigation of its causes remains perplexing in clinical practice.

Specifically, the epidemiology, the clinical presentation of ALF and its causes in all pediatric age groups will be discussed providing clinical tips for suspicion of underlying metabolic liver disease. The role of liver biopsy and molecular testing will be discussed, as well as the criteria for transfer to a tertiary care center. Management of complications such as hepatic encephalopathy, coagulopathy, ascites and renal disease will be discussed in one session. Another session, will concentrate on nutrition support, the role of artificial liver/kidney support devices and the indications of liver transplantation in each setting.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.