Zakim and Boyer’s Hepatology: A Textbook of Liver Disease, 7th Edition

By Arun J. Sanyal, MBBS, MD

ISBN: 978-0-323-37591-7

Pub Date: 2/7/17

Reviewed by: Nicole Pisapia, DO (Parkview Medical Center)

Description

This is the seventh edition of a staple reference and educational book in the field of hepatology. It is a comprehensive and up-to-date reference, and the accompanying ebook version is an essential tool for study.

Purpose

The purpose is to provide an understanding from a basic science approach to advances in clinical research in the field of hepatology. The book is concise but detailed enough for a thorough understanding of the topics without being tiresome. The addition of the online reference is invaluable today, as more and more readers are opting for easy access on the go, which enhances both delivery of the material and an interest in the objectives.

Audience

This book is intended for anyone involved in the pathophysiology, diagnosis, or treatment of patients with liver diseases. It is especially useful for gastroenterology or hepatology fellows or clinicians.

Features

The book covers liver diseases from a basic science standpoint, pathophysiology, and treatment options. It discusses all of the known liver disease states, both inherited and acquired, as well as issues related to liver transplantation.

Assessment

This is a superior addition/update to the field of hepatology and an invaluable resource for the medical library of any clinician treating liver patients. Pairing the book with an online resource is basically a requirement today, with so many purchase options available.

Doody’s Review Service Weighted Numerical Score: 96 – 4 Stars!