Table of Contents
Continuing Medical Education Foreword Basic Science Update Anatomy of the Liver Hepatic Function and Contribution of Different Cell Types Functional Anatomic Units of the Liver Liver Function Tests Screening and Evaluation Risk Factors and Routine Screening Laboratory Testing Age for Screening Signs and Symptoms Assessment of Prognosis in Cirrhotic Patients Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management Hepatic Tumors Hepatitis Virus Infection Autoimmune Liver Diseases Fatty Liver Disease Budd–Chiari Syndrome and Vascular Disorders Portal Vein Thrombosis Drug-Induced Liver Injury Surgical Considerations Coagulopathies and Bleeding Disorders Immunosuppression Anesthetics and Anesthesia Nutrition and Postoperative Care Special Concerns for Older Women Key Points References