| Diseases of the Liver and Bile Ducts 1998 Edition Contributor(s): Wu, George Y. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0896034313 ISBN-13: 9780896034310 Publisher: Humana OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 1998 Annotation: A concise, practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of liver disease. Authoritative and practical, this important new book not only spells out the advantages and limitations of the latest diagnostic tests, but also provides numerous algorithms for evaluating patients and treating the liver problems commonly encountered by primary care physicians. Here, too, the reader will find described the nuances of serological tests for the detection of viral infections and how best to use invasive and noninvasive radiological tests in specific circumstances. Common complications are fully discussed and detailed practical information is given on how to recognize the patient's immediate problems and deal with them effectively. This book's numerous diagrams, clinical "pearls," and cost comparisons will clarify the often complex and bewildering array of conditions associated with liver disease and make it a definitive and indispensable guide for primary care physicians, medical students, and residents. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Diagnosis - Medical | Gastroenterology |
| Dewey: 616.36 |
| LCCN: 98023699 |
| Series: Current Clinical Practice |
| Physical Information: 1.08" H x 7.29" W x 10.28" (2.60 lbs) 442 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A concise, practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of liver disease. Authoritative and practical, this important new book not only spells out the advantages and limitations of the latest diagnostic tests, but also provides numerous algorithms for evaluating patients and treating the liver problems commonly encountered by primary care physicians. Here, too, the reader will find described the nuances of serological tests for the detection of viral infections and how best to use invasive and noninvasive radiological tests in specific circumstances. Common complications are fully discussed and detailed practical information is given on how to recognize the patient's immediate problems and deal with them effectively. This book's numerous diagrams, clinical "pearls", and cost comparisons will clarify the often complex and bewildering array of conditions associated with liver disease and make it a definitive and indispensable guide for primary care physicians, medical students, and residents. |