Full Description
Great progress in molecular biology, therapeutics, imaging as well as surgery have vastly improved the understanding and treatment of childhood liver disorders. In particular, surgical advancements in liver transplantation currently allow for a lower age or weight limit for recipients. Furthermore, the majority of children with liver disease or with liver transplantation today survive well into adulthood. In this book, world experts in the now established subspecialty of pediatric hepatology provide a comprehensive summary of the latest advances in pathophysiology, molecular diagnostics and treatment strategies. Day-to-day management of liver transplant recipients as well as psychosocial aspects and complications during the challenging transition phase to adulthood are discussed in detail. This up-to-date overview will be an invaluable tool for trainees in pediatric gastroenterology, a ready reference for busy clinicians and nurses or allied health professionals involved in the care of children with liver disease and after liver transplantation.
Contents
Preface: Dhawan, A.; Growing Up with Liver Disease - Psychological Aspects of Paediatric Liver Disease: Boulton, H.; Bathgate, F.; Acute Liver Failure in Children and Adolescents: Shanmugam, N.P.; Bansal, S.; Dhawan, A.; Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis in Children: Knisely, A.S.; Biliary Atresia: Hill, R.; Davenport, M.; Alagille Syndrome: Mouzaki, M.; Kamath, B.M.; Immune Deficiency-Related Liver Disease: Hadzic, N.; Autoimmune Liver Disease: Mieli-Vergani, G.; Vergani, D.; Wilson Disease: Socha, P.; Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Children: Alisi, A.; De Vito, R.; Viggiano, D.; Morcaldi, L.; Nobili, V.; Non-Cirrhotic Portal Hypertension: Yachha, S.K.; Jagadisan, B.; Primary Liver Malignancies: Surgical Aspects Including Transplantation: Otte, J.-B.; Viral Hepatitis in Children: Stephenne, X.; Sokal, E.; Non-Viral Infections of the Liver: Verma, A.; Intestinal Failure, Parenteral Nutrition and Liver Disease: Goulet, O.J.; Liver Transplantation: Ciria, R.; Heaton, N.; Hepatocyte Transplantation, 'Omics' and Gene Therapy in the Management of Liver Diseases: Jitraruch, S.; Qin, H.; Hughes, R.D.; Lehec, S.C.; Mitry, R.R.; Author Index; Subject Index.
