Liver Disease in Clinical Practice
This pocket guide covers the common manifestations of liver disease, how to treat them and when to refer patients on to specialist centers. The book outlines the common clinical liver diseases such as fatty liver disease and hepatitis, among ot
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Tim Cross Editor
Liver Disease in Clinical Practice
In Clinical Practice
Taking a practical approach to clinical medicine, this series of smaller reference books is designed for the trainee physician, primary care physician, nurse practitioner and other general medical professionals to understand each topic covered. The coverage is comprehensive but concise and is designed to act as a primary reference tool for subjects across the field of medicine. More information about this series at http://www. springer.com/series/13483
Tim Cross Editor
Liver Disease in Clinical Practice
Editor
Tim Cross Royal Liverpool University Hospital Liverpool Merseyside United Kingdom
ISSN 2199-6652 ISSN 2199-6660 (electronic) In Clinical Practice ISBN 978-3-319-43125-3 ISBN 978-3-319-43126-0 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-43126-0 Library of Congress Control Number: 2016960002 © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland The registered company is Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Dedicated to the memory of Professor Andrew K Burroughs (1953–2014).
Foreword
It is well documented that the prevalence of chronic liver disease is rising across many populations. As such, medical practitioners, across a range of disciplines, are required to have a knowledge and understanding of these conditions that they are likely to encounter. This book is aimed at medical students, gastroenterology and hepatology trainees, primary care physicians, specialist nurses, and also senior physicians in need of a bit of guidance when dealing with patients with liver diseases. This book has been written by leading specialists, and follows a familiar pattern including key points, cases, and questions, all intending to emphasize the main learning objectives and clinical lessons. For such a textboo
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