This book comprehensively covers the latest developments in the diagnosis and treatment of liver cirrhosis, including molecular mechanisms and therapeutic strategies. It elaborates on and explores the relation between chronic liver disease (CLD) and its causes, including viral hepatitis, steatohepatitis, autoimmune liver diseases and/or inherited liver diseases, and sustained liver injury. Furthermore, it discusses various complications such as hepatic encephalopathy, ascites, sarcopenia, esophagogastric varices, muscle cramps and pruritus, and the fact that it frequently leads to the development of hepatocellular carcinoma.

CLD is becoming a growing issue with substantial effects on public health, and Evolving Landscape in Management of Liver Cirrhosis provides scholars in gastroenterology and hepatology with invaluable insights. At the same time, it is a valuable resource for clinicians specializing in gastroenterology and hepatology as well as for researchers who are curious about new research on liver disease.

Autorentext

Hitoshi Yoshiji, Third Department of Internal Medicine, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
Kosuke Kaji, Third Department of Internal Medicine, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan

Inhalt

Liver cirrhosis with steatohepatitis-ASH and NASH.- Liver cirrhosis with autoimmune liver diseases-AIH and PBC.- Diagnostic imaging in liver cirrhosis.- Liver cirrhosis with inherited liver diseases-hemochromatosis.- Liver cirrhosis with inherited liver diseases-Wilson disease .- Nutrition in liver cirrhosis.- Microbiome in liver cirrhosis.- Hepatic encephalopathy in liver cirrhosis.- Hepatic ascites in liver cirrhosis.- Sarcopenia in liver cirrhosis.- Esophagogastric varices in liver cirrhosis.- Muscle cramps in liver cirrhosis.- Management of pruritus in liver cirrhosis.- Prevention of hepatocarcinogenesis in liver cirrhosis.- Antifibrotic therapy for liver cirrhosis.- Liver transplantation for liver cirrhosis.- Regenerative therapy for liver cirrhosis.