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.
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.
Provides a comprehensive overview of variceal bleeding in cirrhosis Introduces the latest findings on variceal bleeding in cirrhosis Facilitates the establishment of standard treatment strategies for variceal bleeding in cirrhosis
Xiaozhong Guo
cirrhosis liver fibrosis portal hypertension esophageal varices gastric varices ectopic varices gastrointestinal bleeding gastrointestinal hemorrhage endoscopy ligation sclerotherapy trasnjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt