Sherlock`s Diseases of the Liver and Biliary System, 13th

A new, fully updated edition of
the world’s most famous book on liver diseases―with updating of all
areas and inclusion of new specific topics, by internationally renowned
specialists

This brand new edition of the classic book on
hepatology provides a concise, clearly presented and well-structured
review across the whole spectrum of hepatobiliary diseases by some of
the world’s leading hepatologists and hepatobiliary specialists. Where
many other hepatology textbooks provide detailed accounts of basic
science and clinical management, Sherlock\'s Diseases of the Liver and Biliary System, 13th Edition takes
a different approach. Concentrating on the clinical decisions to be
taken and the relevant supporting data, it is written and edited to
maintain Sheila Sherlock\'s unique approach, in particular the clarity
and layout of the text, and the explanatory figures and tables. The book
is thus concise, highly accessible, and generously illustrated with
over 700 attractive color figures. There is a pithy approach to each
disease based both on evidence and on the authors’ experience, the
hallmark of this book. Based on these elements, the 12^th edition was awarded first prize in the 2012 British Medical Association Book Awards in the Internal Medicine category.

Sherlock\'s Diseases of the Liver and Biliary System begins
by introducing the anatomy and function of the liver to readers,
continuing then with in-depth coverage of liver biopsy techniques and
interpretation, and fibrogenesis and its assessment. There are then
chapters on all aspects of liver and biliary disease including acute
liver failure, cirrhosis, portal hypertension, hepatic encephalopathy,
ascites, hepatitis B and C, alcohol and the liver, non-alcoholic fatty
liver disease, drug related liver reactions, cholestatic, autoimmune and
genetic liver diseases, benign and malignant tumours and not least
liver transplantation. There are also chapters on the liver in
pregnancy, in the neonate, infancy and childhood, in systemic diseases
and in infections. This new edition also features four new individual
chapters focusing on coagulation, non-invasive assessment of fibrosis
and cirrhosis; vascular diseases of the liver and portal vein
thrombosis, and nutrition in liver disease. Digital downloads of the
figures from this edition are offered on a companion website.

• Internationally recognized and loved, world-renowned hepatology book, first published in 1955
• Takes a one-of-a-kind, clinical approach maintaining Sheila Sherlock’s clarity and legacy of presentation
• Full colour throughout with 700 illustrative figures
• Wide faculty of international contributors

Sherlock\'s Diseases of the Liver and Biliary System, 13th Edition is
an ideal primer in hepatology for students and trainees in hepatology
and gastroenterology, and a valuable resource for all specialist
gastroenterologists and hepatologists, paediatricians, pathologists,
radiologists, general physicians and specialist nurses.