Screen LibrarySchiff's diseases of the liver /
The name Schiff is synonymous with hepatology. Leon Schiff co-founded the AASLD in 1950 and was the main editor of this iconic book for the first 7 editions. Following Leon Schiff's death, his son Gene Schiff has taken on the lead editor role, and this 11th edition will be the 4th under his gui...
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John Wiley & Sons,
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| Publisher Address: | Chichester, West Sussex, UK : |
| Publication Dates: | 2012. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | Eleventh edition. |
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| Summary: |
The name Schiff is synonymous with hepatology. Leon Schiff co-founded the AASLD in 1950 and was the main editor of this iconic book for the first 7 editions. Following Leon Schiff's death, his son Gene Schiff has taken on the lead editor role, and this 11th edition will be the 4th under his guidance. This edition focus on hepatology, it covers anatomy, pathology, testing, imaging, and effects of liver disease on other organs, before moving on to sections that address specific diseases and clinical syndromes. Sections begin with a clear overview and chapters with a key concepts section that h |
| Carrier Form: | xiii, 1250 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9780470654682 0470654686 |
| Index Number: | RC845 |
| CLC: | R575 |
| Call Number: | R575/S333-1/11th ed. |
| Contents: | History taking and physical examination for the patient with liver disease -- Laboratory tests -- Liver biopsy and laparoscopy -- Noninvasive and invasive imaging of the liver and biliary tract -- Physioanatomic considerations -- Bilirubin metabolism and jaundice -- Hepatic histopathology -- Mechanisms of liver injury -- Hepatic manifestations of systemic disorders -- Hepatobiliary complications of hematopoietic cell transplantation -- The liver in pregnancy -- Hepatic fibrosis -- Preoperative evaluation of the patient with liver disease -- Portal hypertension: nonsurgical and surgical manag |