Hepatocellular Carcinoma

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This essential book is a compendium of papers written by an international team of world-renowned experts, who cover topics in their respective areas of expertise. Presenting the most up-to-date knowledge of hepatocellular carcinoma, it covers all topics -- including those more controversial ones -- in this rapidly advancing field, from epidemiology to prevention, from molecular biology to gross pathology, from screening to atypical presentation, from diagnosis to treatment, and from assessment to choice of appropriate treatment. This volume is therefore an important contribution to the field of hepatocellular carcinoma.

Contents:
# Epidemiology (T Y-M Leong & A S-Y Leong);
# Assessment of Liver Function (D V Mann);
# Prevention (M C Kew); Screening (M Sherman);
# Tumor Markers (J Y H Chan & Z Wang);
# Imaging (S S M Ho & S C H Yu);
# Pathology (A S-Y Leong et al.);
# Molecular Aspects (J Y H Chan et al.);
# Staging (J M Burns & F L Greene);
# Selection of Patients for Liver Resection (E C H Lai et al.);
# Intraoperative Ultrasound (G Torzilli & H Bismuth);
# Intrahepatic Glissonian Approach (B Launois & K H Tay);
# Laparoscopic Liver Resection (R Liu);
# Techniques of Liver Transection (E T Castaldo & C W Pinson);
# Cryosurgery (G Petrou & D L Morris);
# Local Ablative Therapy (T Livraghi);
# Systemic Chemotherapy (T W T Leung);
# Palliative Care (W Yeo & A T C Chan);
# and other papers. Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #1225886 in Books
* Published on: 2008-01-03
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Hardcover
* 864 pages

Portal Hypertension: Pathobiology, Evaluation, and Treatment (Clinical Gastroenterology) From Humana Press

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A cutting-edge review of the latest findings on key scientific topics and the best strategies for evaluation and management of portal hypertension in the clinic. Writing in an easy-to-read style, the authors review its pathobiology, the progress being made in its experimental understanding, the methodologies to assess it in humans, the treatment of its complications (esophageal varices, ascites, and hepatorenal syndrome), and its treatment in special circumstances (during pregnancy, in children, or when the portal vein is blocked). They also provide in-depth coverage of the pros and cons of the various therapeutic choices available to the clinician managing patients with complicated portal hypertension.
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* Amazon Sales Rank: #2841710 in Books
* Published on: 2005-05-11
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Hardcover
* 528 pages

Editorial Reviews

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"...truly insightful...the book beautifully builds upon the molecular and biological machinery into an enhanced clinical understanding of portal hypertension complete with the most up-to-date treatment options." - Practical Gastroenterology

"...provides exceptional reading material encompassing a broad range of topics on basic and clinical aspecgts of portal hypertension...strongly recommended to researchers, practicing physicians, trainees, and others with an interest in this subject." Weighted Numerical Score: 96 - 4 Stars! - Doody's Health Science Book Review Journal

"...the ideal guide for those who want to deal with the clinical problems of portal hypertension in a modern and effective way." - Digestive and Liver Disease