Chronic Liver Failure

• Cells in the liver. Functions in health and disease.- Physiology of liver function.- Assessment of liver function in clinical practice.- Physiology of the splanchnic and hepatic circulations.- Fibrosis as main mechanism of chronic liver disease.- Stem cells in the liver.- The role of inflammatory mediators in liver failure.- Genomics of the liver in health and disease.- Hepatic encephalopathy and alterations of cerebral function.- Bacterial translocation and alterations of the digestive system.- SIRS, bacterial infections and alterations of the immune system.- Extracellular fluid volume regulation and renal function.- The heart in chronic liver failure.- Hemostasis abnormalities in chronic liver failure.- The systemic and splanchnic circulations.- Liver microcirculation.- Angiogenesis in liver diseases.- Pulmonary alterations in chronic liver failure.- Adrenal function in chronic liver failure.- Antibiotic prophylaxis and management of bacterial infections.- Management of ascites and hyponatremia.- Management of renal failure.- Therapy of Hemostasis abnormalities in chronic liver failure.- Prevention and management of gastrointestinal bleeding.- Extracorporeal artificial liver support systems.- Issues in transplantation of patients with chronic liver failure.- Management of chronic liver failure in the intensive care unit.

From the reviews: "This is an outstanding review of basic and clinical aspects of chronic liver failure. ... The book is intended for a wide range of healthcare personal including students, residents, fellows, and established practitioners. ... This outstanding book on chronic liver failure is one that every practicing gastroenterologist and hepatologist should have in the office to consult on a daily basis." (Paul Angulo, Doody's Review Service, April, 2011)