Liver Transplantation: Clinical Assessment and Management – A Comprehensive Guide

Expert clinicians in Hepatology, James Neuberger, James Ferguson, Philip N. Newsome, and Michael R. Lucey, have collaborated to create a practical and step-by-step guide to managing liver transplant patients. The newly revised Second Edition of Liver Transplantation: Clinical Assessment and Management delivers expert clinical guidance on best practices in caring for liver transplant patients, covering a worldwide perspective.

A Stepwise Approach to Liver Transplantation

Organized in an accessible and stepwise fashion, this comprehensive guide covers all critical areas of each stage of the liver transplant journey, from assessment to long-term care. The book features key points, clinically focused chapters, and expert insights to provide a sound understanding of the entire procedure, from pre- to post-operative care and management.

When to Refer a Patient for Liver Transplantation

Learn when to refer a patient for liver transplantation, including general considerations and the use and abuse of prognostic models. This essential guide explores the selection, assessment, and management of patients on the transplant list, including how to manage a patient with chronic liver disease while on the waiting list.

Liver Transplantation for Acute Liver Failure (ALF)

Discover the latest approaches to liver transplantation for acute liver failure (ALF), including assessment and management of ALF patients on the transplant waiting list. This section provides valuable insights into the care of liver transplant recipients after the procedure, both in the short and long term.

Essential Reading for Healthcare Professionals

Perfect for gastroenterologists, hepatologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals managing patients with liver disease who are awaiting, undergoing, and following liver transplantation, Liver Transplantation: Clinical Assessment and Management is an indispensable resource. Medical students, residents, internal medicine physicians, and GI/Hepatology trainees will also find this book an essential addition to their libraries.

Published by Wiley-Blackwell, the Second Edition of Liver Transplantation: Clinical Assessment and Management is available in hardcover format, consisting of 592 pages. The ISBN-10 is 1119633982, and the ISBN-13 is 978-1119633983.