The fourth edition of Medical Care of the Liver Transplant Patient builds on the success of previous editions by once again providing hepatologists with the most up to date clinical assessment book on how to best to monitor and treat the liver transplant recipient, both pre-, during and post-operatively. The Editors have ensured the emphasis throughout is on practical advice for complete patient management, and have assembled an international mix of experienced contributors from across the globe to provide their expertise in authoring the chapters. This new edition is clearly arranged into 4 sections, highlighting: Indication, selection and management of the potential transplant recipient of the potential recipient Donor issues and patient management in the perioperative period management of the donor organ Chronic problems in the transplant recipient through to acute recovery, long-term follow-up and continued health. Pediatric liver transplantation The overriding aim is to provide the user a complete guide as to the correct clinical management of both the recipient and the donor organ for all the various stages of transplantation. With 6 brand new chapters addressing the latest hot topics, and with each chapter containing learning-based MCQs as well as key learning objectives and recommendations from the AASLD and EASL, this new edition will be essential reading for all hepatologists, gastroenterologists, transplant surgeons, transplant nurses and GI nurses treating and managing patients requiring liver transplantation.
