Variceal Bleeding in Liver Cirrhosis

Book info: Variceal Bleeding in Liver Cirrhosis (Hardcover, 198 pages) – Springer, 2020. Language: English.

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. Editorial Reviews From the Back Cover 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. About the Author Xiaozhong Guo is a Professor and Director of the Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China.

Xingshun Qi is an Associate Professor and Vice-Chief Physician at the Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China.