Acuteonchronic Liver Failure

This book offers a comprehensive overview of liver failure including Epidemiology, mechanism of the disease, and its clinical manifestations. The diagnosis of numerous types of liver disease leading to liver failure; with specific emphasis on the current and future treatment modalities including up-to-date and extensive information on liver transplantation.

This book introduces the clinical application of artificial liver system (ALS) in hepatic failure. It has been widely used in clinics aiming to provide temporary support of liver function while maintaining extra-hepatic function in patients with liver failure.

This book has been prepared for all physicians. The distinguished authors in the book wrote their chapters by combining their scientific knowledge with their experiences.

This book includes chapters on liver transplantation for acute and chronic liver failure, liver transplantation for alcoholic liver disease, and economic considerations of liver transplantation.

For those with any form of liver disease, this concise, practical guide from a trusted expert will help you take care of your liver and your health.