Jensen Donald M. (ed.) Controversies in Hepatology. The Experts Analyze Both Sides

Slack Incorporated, 2011. — 177 p.The field of hepatology is full of controversies and clinical dilemmas. Each day, gastroenterologists and hepatologists are faced with the challenge of making the best evidence-based decision in challenging cases that do not readily lend themselves to an easy answer, even with today’s available medical literature.Controversies in Hepatology: The Experts Analyze Both Sides is based on the principle of an academic debate. Dr. Donald Jensen is joined by 50 colleagues who present evidence-based arguments for and against 17 key controversial areas in hepatology. Each point-Counterpoint is then followed up by a summarization of key points by a leading expert in that topic area.Some Chapter Topics Include:
Should living donor liver transplantation be considered in adult acute liver failure?
Should hepatitis C be treated in patients with chronic kidney disease prior to kidney transplant?
Resect or observe asymptomatic hepatic adenoma?
Strictly adhere to the “6-month rule” for recent history of alcohol abuse in potential liver transplant candidates?
Autoimmune hepatitis: maintenance therapy for all patients or stop treatment after histologic remission?With concise clinical information to reinforce the point-Counterpoint text, Controversies in Hepatology: The Experts Analyze Both Sides will become the go-to resource for teaching and perfecting the important skills required to weigh the evidence and arrive at an outcome.