Schiff's Diseases of the Liver (2 Volume Set) by Eugene R Schiff (Editor), Willis C. Maddrey, Michael F. Sorrell, Michael F. Sorrell, Willis C. Maddrey

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The premier clinical hepatology reference for 50 years, Schiff's Diseases of the Liver is in its Tenth Edition--now in full color throughout. This edition features a major new transplant section focusing on pre-transplant and post-transplant evaluation and management. Also included are updates on key topics such as hepatitis, NASH, and drug-induced pathologies. The first third of the book covers anatomy, pathology, testing, imaging, and effects of liver disease on other organs. Subsequent sections address specific diseases and clinical syndromes. Each of the 12 sections begins with an overview, and each chapter starts with an outline of key concepts. Numerous clinical algorithms appear throughout the text. "Doody's Core Titles™ 2009."

Daniel R. Ganger

This is a two-volume encyclopedic text of liver diseases. The purpose is to provide expanded knowledge on liver disease. The primary audience is specialists in gastroenterology and liver disease, as well as liver transplant surgeons. Chapters are written by authorities in the field, with key concepts, extensive figures, graphs, and updated referrals included. This text connects head-to-head with Zakim's Hepatology: A Textbook of Liver Disease, 2 Volume Set, 3rd Edition (WB Saunders, 1996). It is a must in any hospital library and for gastroenterology and liver disease specialists.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer:Alvaro Koch, MD (University of Kentucky College of Medicine)
Description:This is the 10th edition of a tome that has now become a classic in the field of hepatology. This version comes with an expanded section on liver transplantation which can stand by itself as a primer. The book has, in addition to the editors, 112 contributors, 12 sections, 60 chapters, 1,576 pages and multiple color and black-and-white illustrations.
Purpose:In the preface the editors do not clearly state the purpose of the book, except for trusting that this edition "provides an accurate assessment of the many states of the art in hepatology." They instead describe the content of the book, emphasizing the new developments discussed throughout the many chapters. They have put together a very comprehensive and authoritative textbook.
Audience:This is a reference for physicians whose practice is mainly focused on patients with liver diseases. However, it also can have an important place in the library of general gastroenterologists and even internists with an interest in hepatology. It also should be an essential part of the reading material of those pursuing the new Certificate of Advanced Qualifications in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation. In addition to hepatologists, liver transplant surgeons can certainly learn a great deal from this book. However, this detailed text is not for those looking for quick recipes when facing a complex patient with liver disease. Among the contributors are many of those who represent the "creme de la creme" of the hepatology community.
Features:This is a comprehensive review ofalmost every possible aspect of the field of hepatology. Everything from the traditional physical examination to current clinical applications of the new technologies in imaging and molecular biology are reviewed. Each chapter starts with a summary of the key points. Although algorithms are scarce, extensive information is provided so readers can generate them. Readers more interested in the basic science behind hepatology would find the classic Zakim and Boyer's Hepatology: A Textbook of Liver Disease, 5th edition, Boyer et al. (Elsevier, 2006) , a better choice.
Assessment:This book is a "must-have" for any physician interested in the care of patients with liver diseases and should join the other essential texts in the hepatologist's library, namely: Zakim and Boyer's Hepatology; Practical Liver Biopsy Interpretation: Diagnostic Algorithms, Ludwig and Batts (American Society of Clinical Pathologists, 1998) and/or Liver Biopsy Interpretation, 7th edition, Scheuer and Lefkowitch (Elsevier, 2006) ; and Transplantation of the Liver, 2nd edition, Busuttil and Klintmalm (Elsevier, 2005) .

Booknews

New edition of a two-volume text that reflects the expansion of knowledge regarding the liver and its diseases and the ongoing shifts in emphasis within hepatology. While continuing to chart the remarkable advances in patient care, it identifies and discusses the challenges currently set before investigators and clinicians, including the need for a vaccine to prevent hepatitis C; the development of ways to successfully support patients who have acute liver failure; the creation of effective, well tolerated treatments for chronic hepatitis B and C; and the development of genetically based tests to diagnose Wilson's disease, hemochromatosis, and the broad array of errors in metabolism. Illustrated in color and b&w. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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4 Stars from Doody

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