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Main description:
Since the publication of the first edition, there have been advances in both the diagnosis and the management of many of the cholestatic liver diseases. Cholestatic Liver Disease, Second Edition thoroughly updates the topics previously addressed, such as primary biliary cirrhosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis and cholestatic variants of drug hepatotoxicity and viral disease. New treatments, such as the development of the farnesoid X receptor agonists for the treatment of PBC, are highlighted. Current guidelines and areas of uncertainty are also covered. Additionally, new chapters have been added to reflect the changing landscape of cholestatic liver disease.
Cholestatic Liver Disease, Second Edition is a concise yet comprehensive summary of the current status of the field and is of value to clinicians and researchers interested in patients with cholestatic liver disease provide that will help to guide patient management and stimulate investigative efforts.
Contents:
Chapter 1
Diagnosis of Cholestasis
Andrea A. Gossard
Chapter 2
Drug-Induced Cholestasis
Einar S. Bjoernsson
Chapter 3
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
Marina G. Silveira
Chapter 4
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Meredith Borman and Bertus Eksteen
Chapter 5
IgG4 Related Cholangitis
Said Al Mamari, Emma L. Culver, Roger W. Chapman
Chapter 6
Rare Causes of Cholestasis
Tamir Miloh and Ozlem Pinar Bulut
Chapter 7
Cholestatic Variants of Viral Disease and Alcohol
Mary A. Atia and Bashar Aqel
Chapter 8
Cholestasis Related to Systemic Disorders
Anitha Yadav and Elizabeth J. Carey
Chapter 9
Complications of Cholestasis
Abrar Ahmed and Marlyn J. Mayo
Chapter 10
Cholestasis Post Liver Transplantation
Denise M. Harnois and Kymberly D. S. Watt
Chapter 11
Cholestasis in the Hospitalized Patient
Anne M. Larson
Chapter 12
Endoscopic Management of Biliary Obstruction
James H. Tabibian and Todd H. Baron.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Publication date: July, 2014
Pages: 490
Weight: 5817g
Availability: Available
Subcategories: Diseases and Disorders, Gastroenterology, General, General Practice
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