Treatment and Management of Tropical Liver Disease

Offering a unique, comprehensive overview of common and uncommon liver diseases found in the tropics and resource-constrained regions, <i>Treatment and Management of Tropical Liver Disease</i> provides <b>practical information and insights on both diagnosis and treatment</b>. It offers valuable details on acute and chronic viral and parasitic hepatic infections, bacterial and fungal infections, liver masses, autoimmune diseases, and other liver-related maladies typically found in the tropics. An <b>expert global author team</b> covers making a diagnosis with imaging techniques most likely found in specific regions, offers guidance on managing patients in areas with limited resources once a diagnosis has been established, and discusses how to manage patients with chronic liver disease with a <b>focus on cost-effectiveness and quality of life</b>. <ul> <li>Includes a summary and tables with <b>specific guidance on the diagnosis and management of each liver disease</b>, enabling you to easily find the information you need</li> <li>Contains a <b>pathophysiology guide</b> in every chapter to help you quickly determine the immune and epigenetic mechanisms that affect common liver diseases when they occur in tropical regions</li> <li>Covers <b>key topics</b> such as liver flukes, tropical hepatosplenomegaly, and much more, all highlighted with ultrasound images, clinical photos, and full-color line drawings</li> <li>Provides guidance on the <b>interpretation and management of liver masses</b> using imaging techniques commonly performed in resource-limited settings</li> <li>Provides a <b>unique, detailed review of essential information</b> for hepatologists, global health specialists, and other clinicians who have an interest in this complex field</li> <li><b>An eBook version is included with purchase.</b> The eBook allows 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</li> </ul>