Product Description

Completely revised new edition of the premier reference on pediatric liver disease. Liver Disease in Children, 3rd Edition provides authoritative coverage of every aspect of liver disease affecting infants, children, and adolescents. Chapters are written by international experts and address the unique pathophysiology, manifestations, and management of these disorders in the pediatric population. The third edition has been thoroughly updated and features new contributions on liver development, cholestatic and autoimmune disorders, fatty liver disease, and inborn errors of metabolism. An essential resource for all physicians involved in the care of children with liver disease.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #441113 in Books
• Published on: 2007-05-07
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 1.90" h x 8.68" w x 10.95" l, 6.78 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 1048 pages

Review
"The book admirably covers a vast amount of hepatology...The collection of color plates in the center of the book is a highlight...Since the publication of the first edition of Liver Disease in Children, it has been one of the core textbooks of pediatric hepatology. The third edition is up-to-date and has incorporated large amounts of new information. Once again, it is the essential pediatric hepatology textbook." New England Journal of Medicine

"The chapters on cystic fibrosis, Alagille syndrome, viral hepatitis, medical and nutritional management of the infant with cholestasis and drug induced liver disease are particularly well written and easy to read...an excellent selection of color plates on a diverse number of topics...generally well illustrated throughout."
Practical Gastroenterology

"Well written and organized...The text is supplemented with well-conceived tables, figures, graphs, and, new to this edition, color plates that greatly facilitate understanding of the information presented. As with its previous iterations, the third edition of Liver Disease in Children builds on a strong scientific foundation and effectively bridges pathophysiologic principles with clinical practice, providing authoritative updated reviews on all topics relevant to the discipline. The textbook is the premier reference in the field and should be truly enjoyed by primary care practitioners, gastroenterologists, hepatologists, and anyone genuinely interested in the care of children with liver disease."
Journal of the American Medical Association

About the Author
Frederick J. Suchy is Professor and Chair of Pediatrics at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

Dr. Ronald J. Sokol is Professor and Vice Chair of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado at Denver Health Sciences Center in Denver and The Children's Hospital in Denver.

Dr. William F. Balistreri is Director of the Pediatric Liver Care Center and Medical Director of the Liver Transplantation Program at Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati.