Diseases of the Gallbladder and Bile Ducts: Diagnosis and Treatment

An interdisciplinary reference book for the diagnosis and treatment of gallbladder and bile duct diseases.

With recent developments in the management of hepatobiliary diseases including liver transplantation, this edition aids all members of the team by addressing both the biliary indications for and biliary complications of these procedures.

The book is divided into three sections on anatomy, pathophysiology, and epidemiology; diagnostic and therapeutic approaches including the latest therapeutic modalities; and specific conditions.

It iincludes more than 250 illustrations for rapid reference. Each chapter now has a Q&A section and begins with a list of objectives outlining the chapter’s goals. In addition, a number of new imaging modalities are presented in this new edition.

This second edition takes an integrated medical, surgical and radiological approach, making this invaluable to all members of the team who deal with complications of liver transplantation and the management of patients.

Platform:

OvidSP

Publisher:

Wiley

Product Type:

Book

Author:

Clavien, Pierre-Alain; Baillie, John

ISBN:

978-1-40-512740-0

Specialty:

• Gastroenterology & Hepatology
• Internal Medicine

Language:

English

Edition:

2nd

Pages:

448

Publication Year:

2006

Doody's Star Rating®:

Score:

94