WebLog Journal of Hepatology

Acute Liver Failure (ALF) is a rapid and severe clinical syndrome defined by the onset of liver dysfunction and encephalopathy within eight weeks of symptoms in healthy individuals, or two weeks following jaundice in those with pre-existing disease. ALF arises from diverse etiologies. Nursing management is a cornerstone of ALF care, requiring intensive monitoring of neurological status, hemodynamic stability, and fluid-electrolyte balance. Specific interventions include managing cerebral…

Neonatal biliary ascites is a rare but important cause of progressive abdominal distension in early infancy. Diagnosis is often delayed because jaundice may be mild and stool color may remain normal. We report a term neonate presenting with increasing abdominal distention simulating bowel obstruction and respiratory compromise secondary to massive biliary ascites. Ultrasound demonstrated large-volume free fluid without biliary duct dilatation. Diagnostic paracentesis confirmed bile-stained…