Hepatology and Transplant Hepatology: A Case-Based Approach

Transplant hepatology is a subspecialty of gastroenterology that focuses on the treatment of chronic liver disease. The liver performs a variety of crucial functions, such as producing bile to aid in digestion, converting food into energy and eliminating toxins from the body. Transplant hepatology is the study of diseases that lead to transplantation, the assessment of patients prior to transplantation, the assessment and treatment of patients following transplantation, and management of transplant-related complications. It involves a thorough understanding of hepatopathology and the diagnostic methods required to assess and treat individuals in need of liver transplants. This medical specialty is also concerned with the management of issues like infectious diseases associated with transplant and immunosuppression. This book unravels the recent studies in hepatology and transplant hepatology. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. For all readers who are interested in these areas of study, the case studies included in this book will serve as an excellent guide to develop a comprehensive understanding.