Liver Cirrhosis: Update and Current Challenges

This book provides practicing hepatologists, gastroenterologists and liver surgeons with a valuable tool in their efforts to understand the (molecular) mechanisms involved, be updated regarding the newest and less invasive diagnostic methods, and educate themselves about the challenges involved in the management of liver cirrhosis and its complications. 

Liver cirrhosis represents one of the major challenges for most physicians and surgeons on a global scale.

The authors of this book represent a team of true global experts on the topic. In addition to the knowledge shared, the authors provide their personal clinical experience on a variety of different aspects of liver cirrhosis, giving us a well-rounded overview.

Contents
1 Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis, Liver Cirrhosis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma: The Molecular Pathways 
2 Noninvasive Diagnostic and Prognostic Assessment Tools for Liver Fibrosis and Cirrhosis in Patients with Chronic Liver Disease 
3 Alternative Diagnostic Tests of Gastroesophageal Varices in Liver Cirrhosis: Recent Advance 
4 Correlation Between Transthoracic Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound and Pulse Oximetry in Hepatopulmonary Syndrome Diagnosis 
5 Pulmonary Complications of Liver Cirrhosis: A Concise Review 
6 Ascites: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
7 Nutritional Status in Liver Cirrhosis 
8 Portal Vein Thrombosis in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis 
9 Hemodynamic Optimization Strategies in Anesthesia Care for Liver Transplantation
10 Management of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in the Setting of Liver Cirrhosis 
11 Impact of Glyoxalase-I (Glo-I) and Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) in Chronic Liver Disease 
12 Regenerative Medicine in Liver Cirrhosis: Promises and Pitfalls 
13 The Promising Role of Anti-Fibrotic Agent Halofuginone in Liver Fibrosis/Cirrhosis