The Hepatic Circulation and Portal Hypertension (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258629892)

The Hepatic Circulation and Portal Hypertension is a comprehensive medical textbook written by Charles Gardner Child III. The book focuses on the hepatic circulation, which is the blood flow through the liver, and portal hypertension, a condition in which high blood pressure occurs in the portal vein that carries blood to the liver. The book is divided into four parts. Part one covers the anatomy and physiology of the liver and hepatic circulation. Part two discusses the mechanisms of portal hypertension and its clinical manifestations. Part three covers the diagnosis and management of portal hypertension, including medical and surgical treatments. Part four discusses the complications of portal hypertension, such as variceal bleeding and hepatic encephalopathy.The book is intended for medical professionals, including hepatologists, gastroenterologists, and surgeons, as well as researchers and students in the field of liver disease. It includes detailed illustrations and diagrams to aid in understanding the complex concepts discussed. The Hepatic Circulation and Portal Hypertension is a valuable resource for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of the liver and its associated conditions.Additional Contributors Are George R. Holswade, Roger Milnes, Arthur L. Gore, Daniel M. Hays, Roy D. McClure, Jr., Helena Gilder, Charles S. Harrison, David Barr And Earl A. O'Neill.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles Gardner III Child
ISBN-10: 1258629895
ISBN-13: 9781258629892
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 03/23/2013
Pages: 460
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.72lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d