Table of Contents
Dedication Acknowledgments About the Editor Contributing Authors Preface Chapter 1 Introduction Atif Zaman, MD, MPH Chapter 2 Preventative Health Issues in Patients With Cirrhosis Willscott E. Naugler, MD Chapter 3 Nutrition in Patients With Cirrhosis Anna Sasaki, MD, PhD Chapter 4 Management of Varices Edoardo G. Giannini, MD, PhD. FACG Chapter 5 Management of Ascites and Renal Issues in Patients With Cirrhosis Jonathan M. Fenkel, MD and Victor J. Navarro, MD Chapter 6 Management of Hepatic Encephalopathy Jayant A. Talwalkar, MD, MPH Chapter 7 Management of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Jonathan M. Schwartz, MD Chapter 8 Pulmonary Issues in Patients With Cirrhosis Michael F. Chang, MD, MSc Chapter 9 Preoperative Risk Assessment in Patients With Cirrhosis Atif Zaman, MD, MPH and Kenneth Ingram, PA-C Chapter 10 Timing of Referral for Liver Transplant James R. Burton Jr, MD Financial Disclosures Index