Schiff's Diseases of the Liver (2 Volume Set) [Hardcover]

Willis C. Maddrey (Author), Michael F. Sorrell (Author), Eugene R. Schiff (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0397587694 | ISBN-13: 978-0397587698 | Publication Date: January 15, 1999 | Edition: 8th

Updated to reflect advances in clinical hepatology, this work covers all aspects of liver disease, including: general considerations; the consequences of liver disease; cholestatic disorders; hepatitis; autoimmune liver disease; alcohol and drug-induced diseases; genetic and metabolic diseases; vascular diseases and trauma; benign and malignant tumours; the liver in pregnancy and childhood; infectious and granulomatous disorders; and transplantation. Emphasis is placed on both medical and surgical aspects of diagnosis and management.

Editorial Reviews

Review

University of Kentucky College of Medicine, 28-JAN-07, Volume 2 -- This is the 10th edition of a tome that has now become a classic in the field of hepatology. This version comes with an expanded section on liver transplantation which can stand by itself as a primer. This is a reference for physicians whose practice is mainly focused on patients with liver diseases. However, it also can have an important place in the library of general gastroenterologists and even internists with an interest in hepatology. It should also be an essential part of the reading material of those pursuing the new Certificate of Advanced Qualifications in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation. In addition to hepatologists, liver transplant surgeons can certainly learn a great deal from this book. Among the contributors are many of those who represent the creme de la creme of the hepatology community. This is a comprehensive review of almost every possible aspect of the field of hepatology. Everything from the traditional physical examination to current clinical applications of the new technologies in imaging and molecular biology are reviewed. This book is a "must-have" for any physician interested in the care of patients with liver diseases. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

For over 50 years covering 10 previous editions, Schiff's Diseases of the Liver has provided hepatologists with an outstanding evidence-based clinical reference work covering all aspects of liver disease, and is without doubt one of the world’s leading hepatology textbooks.  Now fully revised and updated, it will serve as your first-stop reference for today’s demanding clinical situations.

With a strong clinical focus, Schiff’s Diseases of the Liver covers anatomy, pathology, testing, imaging, and effects of liver disease on other organs, before moving on to sections that address specific diseases and clinical syndromes.  Its enormous appeal has been due to the clarity of text, combined with the sheer thoroughness of its breadth of content. Key features include:

• An attractive full color design throughout
• Informative section overviews for each section
• Concise key concepts box in every chapter
• Treatment guidelines and management algorithms for every disease
• A full liver transplant section

This 11th edition sees all existing chapters fully revised and refreshed with the very latest in clinical information from the world’s leading hepatologists. Also new to this edition is a companion website containing a variety of important extra materials, including:

• Approximately 100 multiple choice questions of the standard used in ABIM board exams in gastroenterology, to allow the user to self-assess their clinical knowledge 
• All 450+ figures from the book in a high-quality, fully transportable and downloadable electronic format
• High-quality video clips of a variety of surgical procedures, all fully linked to the text
• 35 case studies featuring real-life clinical scenarios. 

Schiff’s Diseases of the Liver remains the key textbook for all gastroenterologists and hepatologists, in training or fully qualified, managing patients with liver disease.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1783 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 8th edition (January 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0397587694
• ISBN-13: 978-0397587698
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.8 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,516,978 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Liver Issues - Buy This Book, May 13, 2009

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Charles M. Labow (Miami, Florida USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Schiff's Diseases of the Liver (2 Volume Set) (Hardcover)

I was diagnosed as needing a liver transplant in late 2007. Luckily, I live in the same city as Dr. Eugene Schiff, and with the assistance of several doctor friends, was able to get a consultation with Dr. Schiff, who confirmed the diagnosis.

Dr. Schiff is considered by most gastroenterologists to be the world's authority on diseases of the liver and his book is the standard textbook for liver specialists all over the world. (I know a couple of med students who hate this book because the two volumes are heavy and they have to carry them around all day.) It's heavy because it is extremely comprehensive. If something can go wrong with a human liver, it is covered in these books. And, the information is current. Dr. Schiff, while primarily teaching, still sees patients several days a week and the books are revised annually.

Unless you are a doctor or medical student, this book is not an "easy read". It is a textbook filled with a lot of technical terms, but it is written so that a person of average intelligence with the help of a good medical dictionary or the internet, can work through information about your condition that you are experiencing or that your doctor may have told you but that you didn't fully understand.

Schiff's Diseases of the Liver is a must have for anyone facing liver illness or transplant. It will help you to understand why your organ failed as well as what to expect during treatment and pre and post operation situations.