Comprehensive Clinical Hepatology: Text with CD-ROM

This clinically focused, single volume text is extensively illustrated in color. It is concise yet comprehensive and is designed to meet the needs of fellows and residents studying hepatology and gastroenterology. Each chapter is written by an expert in the field and presents an international perspective of the subject.This book provides a fresh and innovative look at the broad spectrum of modern hepatology, including established practices and new techniques, in a clinically focused format. It is split into 4 main sections, the first describes the structure and functionof the normal liver. The second deals with the full range of clinical entities that denote liver disease. The third section presents a series of chapters on specific hepatic diseases, including up-to-date coverage on viral hepatitis and HIV infection. The final section provides comprehensive coverage of the rapidly changing field of hepatic transplantation.The consistent structure, integration of the basic science, fantastic artwork program, accessibility of the text and clinical focus of this book make it a must for all trainee and practising specialists in hepatology. Clinically focused with basic science integrated throughout reflects the way physicians practice. Comprehensive coverage includes all areas necessary when diagnosing, treating and managing a patient. Internationally relevant. Ensures that the global best practice forms the basis of the text, and that individual chapters are written by the freshest, most energetic names on the international scene. Fantastic full colour artwork program aids the reader understand difficult concepts using a visual format. Concisely and consistently written ensuring that it is not just an encyclopaedic collection of individual academic articles each with a different focus.