Overview

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.

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Author:   Xiaozhong Guo ,  Xingshun Qi
Publisher:   Springer Verlag, Singapore
Imprint:   Springer Verlag, Singapore
Edition:   1st ed. 2021
Weight:   0.507kg
ISBN:  

9789811572487

ISBN 10:   9811572488
Pages:   187
Publication Date:   03 November 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Epidemiology of Varices and Variceal Bleeding in Liver Cirrhosis.- Mechanisms of Varices and Variceal Bleeding in Liver Cirrhosis.- Diagnosis and Surveillance of Esophageal Varices in Liver Cirrhosis.- Role of Etiological Therapy in Management of Variceal Bleeding in Liver Cirrhosis.- Management of Acute Variceal Bleeding in Liver Cirrhosis.- Primary Prophylaxis of Variceal Bleeding in Liver Cirrhosis.- Secondary Prophylaxis of Variceal Bleeding in Liver Cirrhosis.- Portal Hypertensive Gastropathy in Liver Cirrhosis.- Ectopic Varices in Liver Cirrhosis.- Prognostic Assessment of Variceal Bleeding in Liver Cirrhosis.- Future Direction.

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Xiaozhong Guo is a Professor and Director of the Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China. Xingshun Qi is an Associate Professor and Vice-Chief Physician at the Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China.

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