Portal Hypertension
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Current Clinical Management
1. Edition January 1999
312 Pages, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
The management of portal hypertension has dramatically changed over the past 15 years. Outstanding results can now be achieved by selective applications of particular therapies and appropriate patient selection.
From natural history to pharmacologic, endoscopic, radiologic and surgical management, this work emphasizes how the new therapeutics of portal hypertension should be used based on published data, not local philosophy. In a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary manner, this book describes strategies used by gastroenterologists, radiologists and surgeons, beginning with the least invasive. Variceal banding, TIPS, liver transplants and surgical shunts are evaluated in a manner that would optimize patient outcome. Discussed with supportive data and refreshing clarity from each of the disciplines, this book concludes with a focus on current algorithms, as a general guide, for clinical decision-making in patients with portal hypertension.
No longer does this field have to live with therapeutic failure as more patients live due to successful therapy selection and treatment. This book is a timely guide for primary caregivers, surgeons, hepatologists, invasive radiologists and medical students.
L.F. Rikkers
Introduction
S.J. Knechtle
1. Natural History of Esophageal Varices
R.L. Gebhard
2. Medical Management of Portal Hypertension
J. Korula
3. Endoscopic Therapy of Variceal Hemorrhage
K.P. Block, M. Reichelderfer
4. Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts
I.A. Sproat
5. Surgical Shunts for Portal Hypertension
S.J. Knechtle
6. Peritoneovenous Shunting for Ascites
P.D. Greig
7. Devascularization Procedures in the Treatment of Portal Hypertension
J.E. Tuttle-Newhall, P.A. Clavien
8. Liver Transplantation for Portal Hypertension
S.J. Knechtle
9. Impact of Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts on Liver Transplantation
J.S. Odorico
10. Portal Hypertension in Children
A.D. Kirk, M. Kalayoglu
11. Integrating a Multidisciplinary Approach to Management of Portal Hypertension
S.J. Knechtle
this complex subject....I highly recommend this book for anyone
interested in portal hypertension."
Annals of Vascular Surgery
"This book is of high quality. Its breadth, readability, and
focused approach make it particularly useful for the busy
internist, family physician, or allied health professional. Its
organization and clear referencing to more in depth literature also
facilitate further study into a particular topic. Key Internet
addresses are also referenced to facilitate access to current,
peer-reviewed information. Overall, this is an excellent reference
text."
Doody's Review Service
"This book provides a good overview of each of the current
therapies for portal hypertension. It will be appreciated mostly by
general surgeons having a special interest in this condition and by
interventional radiologists, hepatogastroenterologists and
intensive care specialists who deal with this complex
disease."
Canadian Journal of Surgery
"...this book provides an excellent source for general
surgeons, gastroenterologists, and particularly for residents and
fellows in the fields of interventional radiology, hepatology, and
transplantation. Overall, the book is well organized and well
written."
Archives of Surgery
"Overall this book will be a good source for
gastroenterologists, hepatologists, hepatobiliary surgeons and
invasive radiologists involved in treating patients with portal
hypertension. Trainees will find the book very informative on the
modern management of portal hypertension. The book's
graphical illustrations and multidisciplinary approach are a great
plus. It is adequately priced at $150.00 and would make a good
addition to medical libraries."
Practical Gastroenterology
"In all, this text is a useful addition to the library of
physicians interested in the treatment of portal hypertension and
its sequela."
Current Surgery