A revised edition of the text providing a concise but comprehensive review of hepatobiliary diseases aimed at a generalist audience. The 44 chapters detail the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment associated with acute and chronic liver diseases, conditions, complications, and biliary diseases. The initial portion of the volume thoroughly discusses the structure and function of the liver, general pathophysiology, and diagnostic studies. Includes color and black and white photographs, and illustrations. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
