Fulminant hepatic failure following marijuana drug abuse: Molecular adsorbent recirculation system therapy.

Marijuana is used for psychoactive and recreational purpose. We report a case of fulminant hepatic failure following marijuana drug abuse who recovered following artificial support systems for acute liver failure. There is no published literature of management of marijuana intoxication with molecular adsorbent recirculation system (MARS). MARS is effective and safe in patients with fulminant hepatic failure following marijuana intoxication.

Citation

G Swarnalatha, S Pai, R Ram, K V Dakshinamurty. Fulminant hepatic failure following marijuana drug abuse: Molecular adsorbent recirculation system therapy. Indian journal of nephrology. 2013 Sep;23(5):384-6

PMID: 24049281

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