This volume presents a concise yet comprehensive overview on all facets concerning the complications of cirrhosis. Structured in three sections, the book reviews the natural history of cirrhosis, the diagnostic and predictive tools available to assess the disease, complications, and treatment options such as liver assist devices and transplantation. Topical concerns in the management of patients with cirrhosis are also addressed, including issues pertaining to the delivery of quality care in this patient population.
Written by experts in their fields, Complications of Cirrhosis: Evaluation and Management serves as a valuable resource for practitioners and physicians-in-training on the subject of cirrhosis.

Pathogenesis and Evolution of Liver Fibrosis: Cirrhosis or Cirrhoses?
Saffioti, Francesca (et al.)
Pages 3-12
Natural History of Cirrhosis
Garcia-Tsao, Guadalupe
Pages 13-20
Prediction of Complications of Cirrhosis: Molecular Biomarkers
Coll, Mar (et al.)
Pages 21-28
Predictors of Clinical Complications of Cirrhosis
Wedd, Joel P (et al.)
Pages 29-37
Noninvasive Markers of Fibrosis in the Assessment of Cirrhosis
Rau, Nikhiel B. (et al.)
Pages 39-47
Diagnosis of Cirrhosis: Imaging
Kumar, Sumit (et al.)
Pages 49-55
Measurement of Portal Pressure and Transjugular Liver Biopsy
Abraldes, Juan G. (et al.)
Pages 57-67
Reversal of Cirrhosis
Odena, Gemma (et al.)
Pages 71-82
Esophageal Varices: Primary and Secondary Prophylaxis
Gonzalez, Humberto C. (et al.)
Pages 83-91
Acute Variceal Bleeding
Escorsell, Àngels (et al.)
Pages 93-101
Gastric and Ectopic Varices
Schmidt, Daniel (et al.)
Pages 103-110
Portal Hypertensive Gastropathy and Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia
Drinane, Mary (et al.)
Pages 111-119
Ascites and Refractory Ascites
Paredes, Angelo (et al.)
Pages 121-129
Hyponatremia in Cirrhosis
Tapper, Elliot B. (et al.)
Pages 131-139
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Solà, Elsa (et al.)
Pages 141-148
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Patel, Ankit V. (et al.)
Pages 149-157
Cirrhotic Cardiomyopathy: Pathogenic Mechanisms and Management Strategies
Liu, Hongqun (et al.)
Pages 159-168
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Goldberg, David S. (et al.)
Pages 169-176
Portopulmonary Hypertension
Cartin-Ceba, Rodrigo (et al.)
Pages 177-186
Portal Vein Thrombosis
Valla, Dominique-Charles
Pages 187-193
Coagulation Disorders in Patients with Cirrhosis
Northup, Patrick G. (et al.)
Pages 195-205
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Banini, Bubu A. (et al.)
Pages 207-218
Cholangiocarcinoma
Palmer, William C. (et al.)
Pages 219-227
Bacterial Infections in Patients with Cirrhosis
Gustot, Thierry (et al.)
Pages 229-241
Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure
Arroyo, Vicente (et al.)
Pages 243-250
Liver Support Systems
Bangash, Mansoor (et al.)
Pages 251-258
Liver Transplantation
Mukhtar, Nizar A. (et al.)
Pages 259-269
Assessment and Management of the Patient with Cirrhosis Undergoing Surgery
Pungpapong, Surakit (et al.)
Pages 271-279
Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle, Managing Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, and Immunizations in Patients with Cirrhosis
Nunes, David P. (et al.)
Pages 281-288
Malnutrition in Patients with Cirrhosis
Vizzini, Angela (et al.)
Pages 289-294
Bone Disease in Patients with Cirrhosis
Parés, Albert (et al.)
Pages 295-305
The Economic Cost of Cirrhosis
Kanwal, Fasiha (et al.)
Pages 309-315
Delivering Quality Care to Patients with Cirrhosis: A Practical Guide for Clinicians
Volk, Michael L. (et al.)
Pages 317-322
Quality of Life Issues for Patients with Cirrhosis
Younossi, Zobair M. (et al.)
Pages 323-336
Palliative Care in Cirrhosis
Yataco, Maria L. (et al.)
Pages 337-346
Ethical Issues in End-Stage Liver Disease: A Framework for Assessment and the Challenges
Pappas, Stephen Chris