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Author:   Roberto de Franchis ,  Alessandra Dell’Era
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   4.336kg
ISBN:  

9781493954438

ISBN 10:   1493954431
Pages:   267
Publication Date:   23 August 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Pathophysiology of Portal Hypertension.- Natural History and Stages of Cirrhosis.- Diagnosis of Esophageal Varices.- Assessing the Risk of Bleeding.- Prevention of the Formation and Growth of Esophageal Varices.- Beta-Blockers for All or Not.- Pre-Primary and Primary Prophylaxis of Variceal Hemorrhage.- HVPG-Guided Prophylaxis.- Transfusion Policy.- Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Acute Variceal Hemorrhage.- Use of Vasoactive Drugs for Acute Variceal Bleeding.- Endoscopic Treatment of Acute Variceal Bleeding.- TIPS:  Primary Therapy or Rescue in Treatment of Acute Variceal Hemorrhage.- How to Manage Gastric and Ectopic Varices.- Should We Be Concerned About Coagulation in the Treatment of Acute Variceal Hemorrhage?.- Variceal Rebleeding: Drugs, Endoscopy, or Both.- Role of TIPS and Surgery in Prevention of Rebleeding.- Variceal Bleeding in Patients with Vascular Liver Disease.

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Roberto de Franchis, MD, AGAF University of Milan, Luigi Sacco University Hospital, Gastroenterology Unit, Milan, Italy. Alessandra Dell’Era, MD University of Milan, Luigi Sacco University Hospital, Gastroenterology Unit, Milan, Italy.

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