Variceal Bleeding in Liver Cirrhosis
Author | : Xiaozhong Guo |
Publisher | : Springer Nature |
Total Pages | : 189 |
Release | : 2020-11-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789811572494 |
ISBN-13 | : 9811572496 |
Rating | : 4/5 (94 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This book discusses the management of variceal bleeding in liver cirrhosis, covering a wide range of topics, including epidemiology, mechanism, diagnosis and monitoring, prophylaxis, treatment, and prognostic assessment. It also presents the latest research in the field, such as non-invasive approaches, self-expanding metal stents, hemostatic powder, and early TIPS. The book is a valuable resource for physicians wanting to establish standard treatment strategies, researchers launching innovative clinical and experimental studies, and also for patients and their relatives wishing to gain a better understanding of this disease.