Objective
To summarize present situation and development of non-biological artificial liver.
Method
The related literatures about artificial liver treatment in recent years were reviewed.
Results
The current artificial liver which applied to clinic mainly are non-biological artificial liver, including plasma exchange, hemodialysis, hemofiltration, bilirubin adsorption, hemoperfusion, molecular adsorption recycling, etc. Because of the individual clinical cases, the individualized requirements for treatment are put forward. Single treatment of non-biological artificial liver is often unable to satisfy the individualized requirements, combined the advantages of each treatment so as to maximum therapeutic effect for patients has become a trend.
Conclusion
Combined treatment of non-biological artificial liver is superior to single treatment, individual treatment concept should be carried out in whole process of treatment.
