Treatment and Management of Tropical Liver Disease: A Comprehensive Guide

By Jose Debes MDO, this book offers a unique and comprehensive overview of common and uncommon liver diseases found in the tropics and resource-constrained regions. It provides practical information and insights on both diagnosis and treatment, making it an essential resource for hepatologists, global health specialists, and other clinicians with an interest in this complex field.

Key Features:

• Acute and Chronic Viral and Parasitic Hepatic Infections: The book covers acute and chronic viral and parasitic hepatic infections, offering valuable details on diagnosis and management in areas with limited resources.
• Bacterial and Fungal Infections: It also covers bacterial and fungal infections, providing guidance on making a diagnosis with imaging techniques most likely found in specific regions.
• Liver Masses and Autoimmune Diseases: The book discusses how to manage patients with chronic liver disease, focusing on cost-effectiveness and quality of life, and includes a summary and tables with specific guidance on the diagnosis and management of each liver disease.
• Pathophysiology Guide: Each chapter includes a pathophysiology guide to help you quickly determine the immune and epigenetic mechanisms that affect common liver diseases when they occur in tropical regions.
• Key Topics: The book covers key topics such as liver flukes, tropical hepatosplenomegaly, and much more, all highlighted with ultrasound images, clinical photos, and full-color line drawings.
• Interpretation and Management of Liver Masses: It provides guidance on the interpretation and management of liver masses using imaging techniques commonly performed in resource-limited settings.
• eBook Version: An eBook version is included with purchase, allowing you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

Product Details:

Publisher: Elsevier; 1st edition (December 18, 2023)
Language: English
Paperback: 320 pages
ISBN-10: 0323870317
ISBN-13: 978-0323870313