Diagnosis and Treatment
Buch, Englisch, 312 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm
ISBN: 978-1-60327-509-5
Verlag: Humana Press
of Hepatocellular Cancer
A fully synthesized practical approach to hepatocellular cancer (HCC) patient management by members of the university of Pittsburgh's renowned Liver Cancer Center. Their presentation includes all the latest developments in the diagnosis and treatment of primary liver cancer. A summary chapter details for physicians the diagnostic and therapeutic decision making process for dealing with such problems as incidental tumors in the liver transplant, the role of neo-adjuvant chemotherapy, intra-arterial vs. intravenous therapy, the uses of embolization, and the significance of portal vein thrombus. Authoritative and highly practical, Hepatocellular Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment captures for physicians the recent exciting changes that in our understanding, diagnostic methods, novel therapeutics, and day-to-day management of hepatocellular cancer.
Recent advances in the use of ultrasound and computed tomography, in new drugs and drug combinations, as well as with increasingly successful liver transplantation have transformed not only our understanding of hepatocellular cancer (HCC), but also our clinical management of the disease. In Hepatocellular Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment, highly experienced clinicians-many from Dr. Thomas Starzl's renowned liver transplant team at the University of Pittsburgh-present a fully synthesized practical approach to HCC patient management, including an up-to-date literature review. Their presentation includes all the latest developments in the diagnosis and treatment of primary liver cancer. A summary chapter details for physicians the diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making process for dealing with such problems as incidental tumors in the liver transplant, the role of neo-adjuvant chemotherapy, intra-arterial vs intravenous therapy, the uses of embolization, and the significance of portal vein thrombus. A value-added compact disk containing a companion ebook version of Hepatocellular Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment is included for downloading and use in the reader's PC or PDA.
Authoritative and highly practical, Hepatocellular Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment captures for physicians the recent exciting changes in our understanding of hepatocellular cancer, focusing on today's optimal diagnostic methods, novel therapeutics, and day-to-day best management practices.
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Fachgebiete
- Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Onkologie, Krebsforschung
- Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Vorklinische Medizin: Grundlagenfächer Molekulare Medizin, Zellbiologie
- Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Hepatologie
Weitere Infos & Material
Etiology and Epidemiology of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Jawad Ahmad and Mordechai Rabinovitz
Molecular Mechanisms of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Insights to Therapy
Marie C. DeFrances and George K. Michalopoulos
Clinical Features and Diagnostic Evaluation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
David A. Sass and Kapil B. Chopra
Pathologic Aspects of Hepatocellular Tumors
Hale Kirimlioglu, Anthony J. Demetris, and Michael A. Nalesnik
Use of Imaging Techniques to Screen for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Michael P. Federle
Radiologic Evaluation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Michael P. Federle and Michael J. Payne
Percutaneous Ethanol and Acetic Acid Ablation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Vibhu Kapoor and F. Leland Thaete
Radiofrequency Ablation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Martin Goodman and David A. Geller
Hepatic Resection for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Katsuhiko Yanaga, Sadayuki Okudaira, Takashi Kanematsu, and J. Wallis Marsh
Liver Transplantation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
C. Andrew Bonham, Martin Goodman, Sydney D. Finkelstein, Igor Dvorchik, and J. Wallis Marsh
Interventional Radiology Techniques for Intra-Arterial Chemo-Embolization
Nikhil B. Amesur, Albert B. Zajko, and Philip D. Orons
Medical Therapy of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Brian I. Carr
Radiation Therapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Andrew S. Kennedy
Putting It All Together: Practical Guidelines and Considerations for Physicians
Brian I. Carr, J. Wallis Marsh, and David A. Geller
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