Comprehensive Clinical Hepatology: Textbook with CD-ROM - Hardcover

O'Grady MD FRCPI, John G.; Lake MD, John R.; Bacon MD, Bruce R.; DiBisceglie MD, Adrian M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0323036759 ISBN 13: 9780323036757

Publisher: Mosby, 2005

Synopsis

Authoritative and highly illustrated in full color, this comprehensive resource is the result of a joint effort of four experienced senior clinicians and educators. It focuses on the medical aspects of transplantation, offers an oasis of knowledge on key topics for clinical practice and examination, and discusses the newest developments in the field, including NASH and chronic viral hepatitis.

• Covers all aspects of medical transplantation.
• Features expert guidance and clinical coverage in one convenient volume.
• Uses full-color art work, clinical photographs, and time-saving tables for easy retrieval of information.
• Emphasizes key topics for clinical practice and certifying examinations.

• Incorporates the most recent advances in Hepatology, including NASH and chronic viral hepatitis.
• Features a BONUS CD-ROM containing all of the superb full-color illustrations from the book able to be downloaded into PowerPoint™.

About this title

About the Author

Dr John (Jack) Lake is (despite being only 43 years of age!) one of the foremost hepatologists practising in the US at this time. He is Professor of Medicine and Surgery, Director of the Gastroenterology Division and Medical Director of the Liver Transplant Program at the University of Minneapolis. He has a prodigious publications record, and is adviser and reviewer for a large number of professional journals. He was invited to join the editorial team by DrO'Grady, who identified him as the kind of young, dynamic individual whose enthusiasm and international reknown will attract top-grade international contributors to the project.

Dr John O'Grady can be seen as Dr Lake's equivalent in the UK. He has recently taken over as Director of one of the World's most prestigious centres for the study of liver diseases - the Institute of Liver Studies at King's College Hospital, London. Like Dr Lake, he has a prodigious record of publications, and contributes extensively to high level texts in hepatology (he is one of the only UK-based contributors to Schiff & Schiff!) and transplantation.

Dr Peter Howdle is a Senior Lecturer in Medicine at the University of Leeds, and Consultant Gastroenterologist at St James's University Hospital in Leeds. He was responsible forsetting up the Liver Transplant unit at St James's in 1990, and worked very closely with Dr O'Grady when he headed the unit (1992 to 1996). The unit carries out over 80 transplants per year. Dr Howdle has been a Visiting Lecturer at Harvard University Medical School, and has recently been appointed Professor of Clinical Education for the University of Leeds. He has been an Editor for Bailliere's International Practice and Research series in Clinical Gastroenterology - and hence has numerous contacts and a great deal of invaluable educational and editorial experience.

O'Grady, Lake and Howdle -Comprehensive Clinical Hepatology

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Review

The authors of the chapters are well-established authorities in hepatology who bring diverse expertise to the work, including substantial experience in pathology, infectious disease, diagnostic methodologies and therapy. The result is a book that, despite its complexity , is easy to read and understand.
The nice figures, tables and charts allow a quick and easy interpretation of the concepts it offers to readers. I especially appreciated how easy it was to find the different items of information I need in my everyday activity as a hepatologist.
A large number of books are available in hepatology. This one is an easy-to-use, ready reference not only for hepatologists but also for gastroenterologists, internists and family physicians who see patients with hepatic complaints.
G. Manes, Milan, Italy
Digestive and Liver Disease (formerly The Italian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)

Edition details

• Publisher: Mosby
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0323036759
• ISBN 13: 9780323036757
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 744