Liver Cirrhosis and Related Diseases

Pathophysiology, Prognosis and Treatment

Dallas Bowman

$380.95 $342.56

Hardback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

Hayle Medical
27 June 2019

Hepatology

Summary
Details

Liver cirrhosis is a liver condition in which the liver fails to function properly, due to irreversible liver damage. This is caused by the replacement of normal liver tissue with scar tissue. Some of the consequences of abnormal functioning of liver cells include spider angiomata, gynecomastia, hypogonadism, etc. The scar tissue in liver cirrhosis increases the resistance to blood flow resulting in portal hypertension. Damage to the hepatic parenchyma triggers the activation of stellate cells, which obstructs hepatic blood flow and increases fibrosis. As the disease progresses, hepatic encephalopathy, hepatorenal syndrome, and bruising and bleeding may occur. Liver biopsy, blood test for platelet count, ultrasound and various other lab tests can help diagnose liver cirrhosis. Out of all liver cirrhosis cases, 57% may be attributed to hepatitis B and C. 20% of such cases are due to alcohol consumption. Abstaining from alcohol, prescription of corticosteroids and interferon, chelation therapy, etc. slows the progression of the disease and also helps to manage its symptoms. This book contains some path-breaking studies in the area of liver cirrhosis and its related diseases. It provides significant information of the pathophysiology, prognosis and treatment of liver cirrhosis. Those with an interest in hepatology and gastroenterology would find this book helpful.

Edited by: Dallas Bowman
Imprint: Hayle Medical
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 276mm, Width: 203mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 712g
ISBN: 9781632416377
ISBN 10: 1632416379
Pages: 203
Publication Date: 27 June 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active