Hepatology at a glance / / Deepak Joshi, Geri Keane, Alison Brind

• Autore: Joshi Deepak
• Pubblicazione: Chichester, West Sussex : , : John Wiley & Sons, , 2015
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (129 pages)
• Disciplina: 616.362
• Soggetto topico: Hepatology; Liver - Diseases
• Persona (resp. second.): KeaneMargaret G (Margaret Geraldine); BrindAlison
• Note generali: Includes index.
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- List of abbreviations -- How to use your revision guide -- About the companion website -- Part 1 Basics -- Chapter 1 Liver and biliary anatomy and structure -- Development -- Macro liver and biliary anatomy -- Blood and lymphatic supply -- Micro liver structure -- Chapter 2 Liver metabolism and function -- Metabolism -- Drug metabolism -- Synthesis -- Immunological function -- Chapter 3 Coagulation in liver disease -- Normal coagulation -- Fibrinolysis -- Inhibitory factors -- Coagulopathy in liver disease Abnormal coagulation tests in CLD -- Approach to bleeding risk -- Chapter 4 Liver fibrosis -- Liver fibrosis -- Part 2 Evaluation of liver disease -- Chapter 5 Clinical history -- Common presenting complaints -- Past medical history -- Drug history -- Family history -- Systematic review -- Chapter 6 Liver examination -- Hands signs -- Skin and musculoskeletal signs -- Facial signs -- Chest signs -- Abdominal signs -- Signs of decompensation -- Chapter 7 Liver function tests -- Definition -- Markers of synthetic function -- Markers of liver damage -- Chapter 8 Radiology in liver disease Ultrasound -- Computed tomography scan -- Magnetic resonance imaging -- Advanced endoscopy -- Interventional radiology -- Nuclear medicine -- Chapter 9 Liver biopsy -- Indications -- Types of liver biopsy -- Complications -- Contraindications -- Adequacy of specimen -- Staining -- Interpretation of a liver biopsy -- Chapter 10 Non-invasive markers of fibrosis -- Imaging -- Serum markers -- Breath tests -- Part 3 Clinical scenarios -- Chapter 11 Asymptomatic abnormal LFTs -- Non-invasive liver screen -- Assessment of severity -- Chapter 12 Jaundice -- Classification Chapter 13 Portal hypertension -- Chapter 14 Variceal bleeding -- Diagnosis and surveillance -- Endoscopic grading of OV -- Management -- Chapter 15 Ascites -- Ascites -- Chapter 16 Management of complications of ascites -- Management of refractory ascites -- Complication of ascites -- Chapter 17 Renal dysfunction in cirrhosis -- Renal dysfunction in cirrhosis -- Chapter 18 Cardiopulmonary complications -- Haemodynamics of cirrhosis and cirrhotic cardiomyopathy -- Porto-pulmonary hypertension -- Hepatopulmonary syndrome -- Hepatic hydrothorax -- Chapter 19 Hepatic encephalopathy Hepatic encephalopathy -- Grading of hepatic encephalopathy -- Chapter 20 Acute liver failure -- Acute liver failure -- Chapter 21 Liver disease in pregnancy -- Pregnancy-related liver diseases -- Pre-existing liver diseases and pregnancy -- Liver diseases coincidental with pregnancy -- Chapter 22 Indications for liver transplantation -- Liver transplantation -- Chapter 23 Drug-induced liver injury -- Definitions -- Epidemiology -- Mechanisms -- Risk factors -- Diagnosis -- Assessment of suspected DILI -- Dress syndrome -- Chapter 24 Focal liver lesions -- Benign lesions -- Malignant lesions.
• Sommario/riassunto: Hepatology at a Glance is an accessible, illustrated introduction to this increasingly important specialty. This brand new title helps the reader to develop a solid understanding of liver disease, and to recognise, diagnose and treat all types of routinely encountered liver and biliary disorders. It covers key areas such as the development, structure and function of the liver, transplantation, surgery and nutrition. Common cases of liver disorders and scenario, and the management of rarer diseases and disorders in special patient groups such as the pregnant are included. Hepatology at a Glance: Is a unique and concise resource on hepatology created for junior medical staff, Maintains a practical emphasis, with advice on history, examination and clinical testing, Includes clinical scenarios, with self-assessment questions and full explanations to answers, Follows the curriculum set by and with the support of the British Society of Gastroenterology, Includes a companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/hepatology featuring 30 MCQs. Providing guidance on all vital aspects of the specialty, Hepatology at a Glance is a succinct and accessible summative resource to enable a thorough understanding of the field.
• Titolo autorizzato: Hepatology at a glance
• ISBN: 1-118-75938-9
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910808054203321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II