Types of Liver Dialysis
There are several liver dialysis devices that have been invented to artificially detoxify the liver. The Molecular Adsorbent Recirculating System (MARS), Single Pass Albumin Dialysis (SPAD), and Prometheus are the most common among different types of liver dialysis treatments.
Molecular Adsorbents Recirculation System (MARS)
Developed by Teraklin AG of Germany about 10 years ago, MARS is known as the best extracorporeal liver dialysis system in the medical world. Two separate dialysis circuits are used in the MARS blood purification system. MARS is a widely used liver dialysis technique but rarely used in developing countries due to its complicated technique and high cost.
Single Pass Albumin Dialysis (SPAD)
SPAD is a simple albumin dialysis technique as it uses standard renal replacement therapy machines without the interruption of additional perfusion pump systems like MARS.
Prometheus
Prometheus is a newly introduced liver dialysis technique in which albumin-bound substances are removed from the blood by using a special absorber. Simultaneously, high-flux hemodialysis is performed.
Which one is best?
The Molecular Adsorbents Recirculation System (MARS) is the best known extracorporeal liver dialysis system and highly preferred by the doctors.
Who needs MARS?
The doctors look at the following factors before performing MARS in liver patients:
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The current condition of the liver
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Chances of curability
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Cause of liver dysfunction
Conclusion
The MARS system may keep a person alive until the time he gets a liver transplant or other treatment. The MARS systems are supposed to detoxify blood only.
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