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In recent years, our knowledge about the pathogenesis, pathophysiology and treatment of hepatobiliary diseases has increased considerably. The molecular basis of cholestatic disorders as well as of gallstone disease is increasingly recognized. This has resulted in improved diagnosis, for instance in hereditary forms of intrahepatic cholestasis, and advances in treatment, for example in primary biliary cirrhosis and other chronic cholestatic disorders. This book, the proceedings of a Falk Workshop held in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, on June 9-10, 2000, brings together contributions from scientists and clinicians to highlight the most recent advances in molecular biology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and therapy of diseases of the hepatobiliary system. World experts cover a broad spectrum of topics from genetic studies to endoscopy and from medical treatment to liver transplantation.
List of contents
Preface. Section I: Cholestatic Liver Disease. 1. Molecular Basis of Bile Formation and Cholestasis; M. Trauner, et al. 2. Histopathology of Cholestasis; V.J. Desmet. 3. Immunological Aspects of Chronic Cholestatic Liver Diseases; M.F. Bassendine, et al. 4. The Cholestatic Syndrome - A Clinical Approach; O. Pascu. 5. Cholestasis Induced by Drugs and Toxins; G.A. Kullak-Ublick, et al. 6. Diseases of Hepatic Transport; P.L.M. Jansen. 7. Mechanisms of Action of Ursodeoxycholic Acid in Cholestasis; U. Beuers, et al. 8. Primary Biliary Cirrhosis; U. Leuschner. 9. Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis; A. Stiehl, et al. 10. Therapy of Extrahepatic Manifestations of Cholestasis; M. Grigorescu. 11. Transplantation for Cholestatic Liver Disease; J. Neuberger. Section II: Gallstone Disease. 12. Epidemiology of Gallstone Disease; M. Acalovschi. 13. Pathogenesis of Cholesterol Gallstones; K. Caca, F. Berr. 14. Gallstone Motility and Gallstone Disease; R.P. Jazrawi. 15. Lifestyle and Gallstone Prevention; E. Roda, et al. 16. Bile Acid Treatment of Gallstones; H. Fromm. 17. Shock-Wave Lithotripsy of Gallstones; M. Sackmann. 18. Non-Surgical Treatment of Bile Duct Stones; T. Sauerbruch, et al. 19. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Incidents and Complications; S. Duca, et al. Index.
Summary
In recent years, our knowledge about the pathogenesis, pathophysiology and treatment of hepatobiliary diseases has increased considerably. The molecular basis of cholestatic disorders as well as of gallstone disease is increasingly recognized. This has resulted in improved diagnosis, for instance in hereditary forms of intrahepatic cholestasis, and advances in treatment, for example in primary biliary cirrhosis and other chronic cholestatic disorders. This book, the proceedings of a Falk Workshop held in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, on June 9-10, 2000, brings together contributions from scientists and clinicians to highlight the most recent advances in molecular biology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and therapy of diseases of the hepatobiliary system. World experts cover a broad spectrum of topics from genetic studies to endoscopy and from medical treatment to liver transplantation.
