Ascites and Renal Dysfunction in Liver Disease Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment

by Giné; s, Pere; Arroyo, Vicente; Rodé; s, Juan; Schrier, Robert W.

• ISBN13: 9781405118040
• ISBN10: 1405118040
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-08-26
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

There has been very little written on the interaction of the liver and kidney. This book addresses the increasing incidence and significance of diseases, such as ascites, renal dysfunction, cirrhosis and hypertension where both organs are involved.This textbook is essential, even for confirmed practitioners and contains current information regarding treatment and therapy for patients with cirrhosis and ascites, clearly and effectively presented by the top international experts within this field.The second edition is entirely revised and updated and places greater emphasis on therapy.One reviewer commented, As a specialist with a strong interest in the topics covered in this book, I consider it to be the best available book in the field. I also strongly recommend it as the ultimate manual for any physician who is interested in guidance in mastering the art and science of diagnosis and management of ascites and renal dysfunction in cirrhosis. NEJM

Author Biography

Professor Vincente Arroyo, Professor of Medicine, School of Medicine, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Casanova 143, Barcelona 08036, Spain;

Dr Pere Gines, Liver Unit, School of Medicine, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Casanova 143, Barcelona 08036, Spain;

Professor Juan Rodes, Professor of Medicine, School of Medicine, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Casanova 143, Barcelona 08036, Spain;

Professor Robert W. Schrier, Professor and Chairman, Department of Medicine, University Hospital, University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, USA

Table of Contents

Contributors	vii
Preface to the Second Edition	xiii
Part 1 Regulation of Extracellular Fluid Volume and Renal and Splanchnic Circulation
Extracellular Fluid Volume Homeostasis	3	(12)
Brian D. Poole
William T. Abraham
Robert W. Schrier
Physiology of the Renal Circulation	15	(14)
Roland C. Blantz
Francis B. Gabbai