From the Publisher:  

     An interdisciplinary reference book for the diagnosis and treatment of gallbladder and bile duct diseases

     With recent developments in the management of hepatobiliary diseases including liver transplantation, this new edition aids all members of the team by addressing both the biliary indications for and biliary complications of these procedures.

     It's divided into three sections on anatomy, pathophysiology, and epidemiology; diagnostic and therapeutic approaches including the latest therapeutic modalities; and specific conditions.

     Includes more than 250 illustrations for rapid reference.  Each chapter now has a Q & A section and begins with a list of objectives outlining the chapter's goals.  In addition, a number of new imaging modalities are presented in this new edition.

     It takes an integrated medical, surgical and radiological approach, making this invaluable to all members of the team who deal with complications of liver transplantation and the management of patients.

Table of Contents:

Section 1:  Anatomy, Pathophysiology, and Epidemiology of the Biliary System

Chapter 1.     Anatomy and Physiology of the Biliary Tree and Gallbladder

Chapter 2.     Pathology of the Intrahepatic and Extrahepatic Bile Ducts and Gallbladder

Chapter 3.     Epidemiology of Diseases of the Bile Ducts and Gallbladder

Section 2:  Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches for the Biliary Tree and Gallbladder 

Chapter 4.     Noninvasive Imaging of the Biliary System

Chapter 5.     Endoscopic Diagnosis and Treatment of Disorders of the Biliary Tree and Gallbladder

Chapter 6.     Percutaneous Biliary Imaging and Intervention

Chapter 7.     Radiation Therapy for Disease of the Biliary Tree and Gallbladder

Chapter 8.     Surgery of the Biliary System

Chapter 9.     Laparoscopic Treatment for Diseases of the Gallbladder and Biliary Tree

Chapter 10.   Laparoscopic Biliary Injuries

Chapter 11.   Medical and Innovative Therapies for Biliary Malignancies

Section 3:  Specific Conditions

Chapter 12.   Natural History and Pathogenesis of Gallstones

Chapter 13.   Acute and Chronic Cholecystitis

Chapter 14.   Biliary Fistula, Gallstone Ileus, and Mirizzi's Syndrome

Chapter 15.   Benign and Malignant Gallbladder Tumors

Section 3.2:  The Intrahepatic and Extrahepatic Bile Ducts

Chapter 16.   Acute Cholangitis

Chapter 17.   Cystic Diseases of the Biliary System

Chapter 18.   Biliary Complications of Liver Transplantation

Chapter 19.   Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

Chapter 20.   Cholangiocarcinoma

Chapter 21.   Primary Biliary Cirrhosis

Section 3.3:  Intrahepatic Cholestasis

Chapter 22.   Intrahepatic Cholestasis

Section 3.4:  Pediatric Population

Chapter 23.   Biliary Disease in Infants and Children

INDEX