This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: G.I.T, Subject name: Surgery
Auxiliary ohotopic liver transplant is indicated for 
Select and explain. 
A. Metabolic liver disease, B. As a standby procedure until finding a suitable donor, C. Drug induced hepatic failure, D. Acute fulminant liver failure for any cause
D: Acute fulminant liver failure for any cause
Answer: D: Acute fulminant liver failure for any cause 
Explanation: If the transplantation is done at the same site after doing hepatectomy, it is called as ohotopic liver transplantation.In cirrhotic patients with HCC, total hepatectomy with ohotopic liver transplantation is required.it is also required in poal hypeension as well as any cases of acute fulminant liver failure for any cause. Ref: SRB&;s manual of surgery,3 rd ed, pg no 559