Carey Elizabeth J., Lindor Keith D. (eds.) Cholestatic Liver Disease

2nd edition. — Humana Press, 2014. — 265 p. — (Clinical Gastroenterology) — ISBN: 978-1-4939-1012-0Since the publication of the first edition, there have been advances in both the diagnosis and the management of many of the cholestatic liver diseases. Cholestatic Liver Disease, Second Edition thoroughly updates the topics previously addressed, such as primary biliary cirrhosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis and cholestatic variants of drug hepatotoxicity and viral disease. New treatments, such as the development of the farnesoid X receptor agonists for the treatment of PBC, are highlighted. Current guidelines and areas of uncertainty are also covered. Additionally, new chapters have been added to reflect the changing landscape of cholestatic liver disease.Cholestatic Liver Disease, Second Edition is a concise yet comprehensive summary of the current status of the field and is of value to clinicians and researchers interested in patients with cholestatic liver disease provide that will help to guide patient management and stimulate investigative efforts.Diagnosis of Cholestasis
Drug-Induced Cholestasis
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
IgG4 Related Cholangitis
Rare Causes of Cholestasis
Cholestatic Variants of Viral Disease and Alcohol
Cholestasis Related to Systemic Disorders
Complications of Cholestasis
Cholestasis Post-Liver Transplantation
Cholestasis in the Hospitalized Patient
Endoscopic Management of Biliary Obstruction