| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 906 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
History of hepatology -- Morphology of the liver -- Biochemistry and functions of the liver -- Clinical findings -- Laboratory diagnostics -- Sonography -- Liver biopsy and laparoscopy -- Radiological diagnostics -- Scintigraphic diagnostics -- Neruological and psychological diagnostics -- Hepatomegaly and splenomegaly -- Jaundice -- Cholestasis -- Portal hypertension -- Hepatic encephalopathy -- Oedema and ascites -- Hepatorenal syndrome -- Hepatopulmonary syndrome -- Coagulopathy and haemorrhage -- Acute and chronic liver insufficiency -- Clinical and morphological principles -- Acute viral hepatitis -- Acute concomitant viral hepatitis -- Bacterial infections and the liver -- Parasitic infections and the liver -- Mycotic infections and the liver -- Liver abscess -- Alcohol-induced liver damage -- Drug-induced liver damage -- Liver damage due to toxic substances -- Metabolic disorders and storage diseases -- Cholangitis and cholangiodysplasia -- Autoimmune hepatitis -- Chronic hepatitis -- Liver cirrhosis -- Benign hepatic lesions and tumours -- Malignant liver tumours -- Systemic diseases and the liver -- Cardiovascular diseases and the liver -- Therapy of liver diseases |
| Summary |
Hepatology -- a systematic overview The 1st edition was sold out within one year and a reprint became necessary. The 2nd edition has been updated, revised and extended to include some 900 pages. Unique - 477 top-quality coloured figures containing clinical and immunological findings, laparoscopic and and histologic features as well as imaging procedures - all figures directly integrated in the respective text; this results in a new form of learning from "seeing" to "understanding" Attractive - 306 tables in colour - coloured highlighting of important principles and statements for better reading - well-structured and systematic approaches support the content - derived from clinical hepatology for practical use by specialists and in hospital Instructive - detailed presentation of morphology and its integration in liver disease - precise recommendations for therapy and summarized descriptions of special forms of treatment (inlcuding a separate chapter on "Therapy" Manual - about 7,000 references are listed in full; quotations of significant historical publications - first authors of therapy procedures, methods, medical techniques and invasive measures are given as far as possible - comprehensive subject index and register of abbreviations |
| Analysis |
geneeskunde |
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medicine |
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volksgezondheid |
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public health |
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spijsverteringsstelsel |
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digestive system |
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Medicine (General) |
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Geneeskunde (algemeen) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| In |
OhioLINK electronic book center |
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SpringerLink |
| Subject |
Liver -- Diseases.
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Liver Diseases
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MEDICAL -- Hepatology.
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Liver diseases.
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Liver -- Diseases.
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Liver -- Diseases
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Leverziekten.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Kuntz, Hans-Dieter, 1948-
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| LC no. |
2005933140 |
| ISBN |
9783540289777 |
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3540289771 |
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3540289763 |
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9783540289760 |
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3540421610 |
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9783540421610 |
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6610460310 |
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9786610460311 |
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