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Atlas of Contrast-enhanced Sonography of Focal Liver Lesions

November 23, 2017

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This book offers an image-based, comprehensive quick reference guide that will assist in the interpretation of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) examinations of the liver in daily practice. It describes and depicts typical and atypical behavior of both common and less frequently observed focal liver lesions. For each type of lesion, the findings on pre- and post-contrast images are presented and key characteristics are highlighted. Individual chapters also focus on the assessment of response to locoregional and systemic treatment and the impact of European guidelines on CEUS. The Atlas of Contrast-Enhanced Sonography of Focal Liver Lesions will serve as an invaluable hands-on tool for practitioners who need to diagnose liver lesions using CEUS in the major clinical settings: oncology patients, cirrhotic patients, and patients with incidental focal liver lesions.

About the Author

Tommaso Vincenzo Bartolotta, assistant Professor of radiology, graduated from the University of Palermo, Italy, in 1993 and subsequently specialized in Radiology, gaining his doctorate in Oncologic Radiology from the University of Palermo in 2004. Since 2006 Head of the Ultrasound Unit in the department. Prof. Bartolotta is the author of more than 300 scientific publications, including original articles and book chapters. He is a board member of La Radiologia Medica and World Journal of Radiology and is a reviewer for other journals. He has been a member of the scientific organizing committees of numerous national and international congresses and courses and an investigator or co-investigator in many national and international research projects. His current research interests include abdominal imaging (with a particular focus on study of the liver by means of ultrasound, contrast-enhanced ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging), thyroid imaging, and color Doppler ultrasound.

Adele Taibbi graduated from the University of Palermo, Italy, in 2002, where she subsequently completed her specialization in Radiology and gained her doctorate. Her current research interests include abdominal imaging, with special focus on imaging of liver and gastrointestinal stromal tumors by means of ultrasound, contrast-enhanced ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Dr. Taibbi is author of more than 90 scientific publications, including original articles and book chapters. She is a reviewer for European Radiology and European Journal of Radiology and is an EPOS reviewer for the European Congress of Radiology. She has been a speaker at more than 30 national and international conferences.

Massimo Midiri is Full Professor of Radiology and Director of the Section of Radiological Sciences, Department of Biopathology and Medical and Forensic Biotechnologies, University Hospital “Paolo Giaccone”, Palermo, Italy, which hosts a strong school of surgical oncology. In recent years, Dr. Midiri has succeeded in establishing a new lab for preclinical studies at the Section of Radiological Sciences, with installation of a very high magnetic field strength (7T) MRI scanner for small animals. The Section of Radiological Sciences also hosts the first and only Italian transcranial MRgFUS system for the treatment of neurological disorders. Dr. Midiri is lead author or co-author of more than 600 publications indexed on GoogleScholar, more than 250 of which are indexed in PubMed

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Multidisciplinary Management of Liver Metastases in Colorectal Cancer: Early Diagnosis and Treatment 1st ed

November 23, 2017

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This book focuses on early diagnosis and multidisciplinary treatment, which is the key to preventing the occurrence of the liver metastases in colorectal cancer, and to increasing the resection rate of the liver metastasis foci and the 5-year survival after surgery.

This book is divided into five parts: the introduction, basics, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. It has 20 chapters in total, covering the latest advances in colorectal cancer liver metastases epidemiology, pathogenesis, molecular diagnostics, marker screening, imaging technology, surgery, chemotherapy and prevention, etc. It provides professionals with up-to-date and comprehensive information on colorectal liver metastases. This book is relevant for senior surgeons and physicians working in oncology, general surgery, chemotherapy, digestive medicine, liver medicine and hepatic surgery.

Editors Xinyu Qin and Jianmin Xu are Professors at the Department of General Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. Editor Yunshi Zhong is an Associate Professor at the same department.

About the Author

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Multidisciplinary Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (Recent Results in Cancer Research)

November 21, 2017

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It is now widely accepted that multidisciplinary collaboration and multimodality treatment approaches are important in improving the survival of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. In this comprehensive textbook, internationally renowned experts in the field present and discuss the various strategies employed in the treatment of the disease. Up-to-date information is provided on the indications for and outcome of a range of treatment options, including surgical resection, liver transplantation, radiofrequency ablation, transarterial chemoembolization, yttrium-90 transarterial radioembolization, and systemic therapy. In addition, important background information is included on biology, pathology, staging, and imaging. This book will be particularly helpful to all professionals and trainees worldwide who have an interest in the diagnosis and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.

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Pancreatic Cancer: With Special Focus on Topical Issues and Surgical Techniques 1st ed

November 21, 2017

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This book provides state of the art knowledge on a broad range of clinical issues in pancreatic cancer, covering topics from screening and pathophysiology to surgical treatments. In particular, the focus is on current controversies and on evidence-based surgical techniques. Further aspects considered include the management of precancerous lesions, diagnostic methods, perioperative care and nonsurgical treatment. The description of surgical methods is supported by many helpful illustrations and important technical issues are carefully addressed. Determination of resectability and extent of surgery is also discussed. Based on recent developments in surgical techniques, some surgeons are performing more and more radical operations. It is essential, however, that surgical strategy is based on the best available evidence and surgeons will find that this book offers valuable help in achieving this aim. In addition, it will be a great asset in clinical practice for all who are involved or interested in the management of pancreatic cancer.

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Robotic Surgery for Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair: A Manual of Best Practices 1st ed. 2018 Edition

November 17, 2017

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This book is a surgical manual, intended to present and discuss the use of robotic surgery for abdominal wall hernia repair. It comprises the most important surgical approaches in the field, presenting step by step procedures in a clear and didactic way.

Abdominal wall hernias are very common conditions, easily identifiable in clinical practice and that usually require a surgical intervention as treatment. However, the choice for the right surgical procedure to treat those conditions may vary, provided the diversity on possible techniques, clinical presentations and complexity. Robotic surgery has emerged in recent years as an important tool to increase the number of surgical approaches for the surgeon who faces abdominal wall hernias. Video-assisted and robotic surgery may represent a consistent improvement in options available for the surgeon involved in wall hernia repair. Current robotic surgical techniques present several of the benefits of common laparoscopic surgery features (such as low invasiveness and fast recovery), and adds some other specific benefits, such as more dynamic and precise movements and a much better view of the operatory field.

Robotic Surgery for Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair is intended to help surgeons to manage this disease from another point of view and to choose the best procedures in each case, pushing medical practice to another level of decisions, investigation and follow up, considering the use of new technologies in robotic surgery. It intends to be a reference manual to medical practitioners who has surgical skills in their backgrounds, but that are not familiar with the use of minimally invasive procedures for abdominal wall complex defects.

About the Author

Ricardo Zugaib Abdalla: MD, PhD in surgery, Associate Professor at University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Medical Assistant at Hospital das Clinicas at University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine Digestive Surgery Division, Robotic Coordinator at Sao Paulo Cancer Institute at University of Sao Paulo.

Thiago Nogueira Costa: MD, Assistant Professor at Hospital das Clinicas at University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Digestive Surgery Division. Attending Surgeon at Sao Paulo Cancer Institute at University of Sao Paulo.

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Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Biologics 1st ed. 2018 Edition

November 17, 2017

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This book is a concise yet comprehensive overview of the use of biologics for the treatment of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The volume details how best to utilize these medications in order to optimize their efficacy and safety, as well as how to understand, recognize, and treat complications that may arise from using biologics to treat IBD. The text also focuses on new data, novel biologics, and biosimilars of this rapidly expanding field.

Written by experts in the field, Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Biologics is a valuable resource for gastroenterologists, allied health professionals, fellows, and trainees who treat patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

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Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease 3rd ed

November 14, 2017

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“This book is intended for all practitioners who care for or are involved in the care of these complex patients. … this book provides clinically applicable information for primary care providers to pediatric subspecialists. … This is an excellent resource. The editors have done a great job of recruiting a group of authors who are leaders in this field and have organized the book in a logical and progressive fashion.” (Vincent Biank, Doody’s Book Reviews, September, 2017)

From the Back Cover

The latest edition of this essential text provides a comprehensive overview of the unique pediatric issues of inflammatory bowel disease. Through new and thoroughly revised chapters, the volume features updates regarding pathogenesis, clinic features, and management, with an emphasis on recent understanding of pharmacokinetics and the utilization of cutting edge therapeutic monitoring to maximize efficacy of medical management. The new edition also highlights newer, recently approved drugs, emerging therapies, and the most recent recommendations regarding post-operative management for patients who ultimately require surgery.

Written by experts in the field, Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Third Edition is a valuable resource for both pediatric and adult gastroenterologists involved in the care of children with inflammatory bowel disease.

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Unusual Cases in Peritoneal Surface Malignancies 1st ed

November 14, 2017

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This book has been designed to provide the full description of the comprehensive management of peritoneal surface malignancies which have originated from different primaries, such as breast cancer, small bowel cancers and imatinib resistant GISTosis and sarcomas and pseudomyxoma. The book provides the most up-to-date information on current approaches such as cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. Given the increasing evidence that the patients who may benefit from this treatment modality avoid potential lethal course of these diseases, the book explores the application of these approaches to a number of types of malignancy.

The first chapters explore Benign Multicystic Mesothelioma and Pseudomyxoma Peritonei arising from unusual primaries. Among other explored topics are peritoneal metastases from serous papillary uterine carcinoma, sarcoma and from unusual origins.

This book is valuable for surgical oncologists who deal with the management of peritoneal surface malignancies.

About the Author

Emel Canbay has a MD from Cumhuriyet University (Turkey) and PhD from University of London King’s College School of Medicine and Dentistry (UK). She has had fellowships from the University of Bristol (UK); the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (Italy); and Imperial Cancer Research Fund (London, UK). She has a speciality in General Surgery from Ankara, Turkey.

She has been assigned from the Ministry of Health of Turkey as an attending surgeon to the Breast Units and Gastrointestinal Surgery, and Accident and Emergency Departments of Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty and Istanbul Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty for four years. She had a clinical fellowship from Peritoneal Cancer Centre in Osaka- Japan under the supervision of Dr. Yutaka Yonemura. She has completed surgical and clinical follow up over the 200 cases with peritoneal metastases in Japan. She has been working as Head of the Peritoneal Malignancy Centre and Non Profit Organization for Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (Istanbul, Turkey) since 2013.

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Understanding the Gut-Bone Signaling Axis: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology) 1st ed

November 12, 2017

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This is the first book compiling current research on the gut-bone signaling axis and its implications in the pathophysiology of GI and bone diseases. Rather than focusing on a single mechanism, this book provides the reader with a broad view on gut-bone signaling and the most up-to-date information in this rapidly growing area. The volume is also unique in that it looks at what is known about GI diseases affecting bone and then examines the role of the microbiome and its modulation by pre and probiotics to treat bone disease, placing this topic within the context of gut-bone signaling pathways. Understanding the Gut-Bone Signaling Axis will thus provide an understanding of how various therapies could be applied to this area.

About the Author

Laura R. McCabe, PhD is the Director of the Molecular Metabolism and Disease Program at Michigan State University. Dr. McCabe’s research focuses on understanding the mechanisms regulating bone cell (osteoblast) differentiation and bone formation. Her lab is taking an integrative approach to examine bone adaptation to diseases (such as diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease) and is working toward identifying mechanisms regulating bone formation by osteoblasts. Approaches include examination of transcription factor activity, intracellular signaling pathway activation, stem cell lineage selection, apoptosis, metabolism and immune system contributions utilizing cell culture systems, animal models and human imaging. Dr. McCabe’s lab is also developing therapeutics to target identified mechanisms and pathways to increase bone formation.

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Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: From Epidemiology and Immunobiology to a Rational Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach 2nd ed. 2017 Edition

November 9, 2017

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“This very complete book is an excellent resource on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), discussing in detail all aspects of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. … This book is written for a very broad audience, from physicians and scientists to all healthcare personnel, who deal with IBD patients. … All areas are covered in detail. Even though this is a large book, it is easy to read.” (Henrique Fernandez, Doody’s Book Reviews, September, 2017)

From the Back Cover

This new edition is a unique combined resource for physicians and scientists addressing the needs of both groups. In addition to stimulating exchange and collaboration and shortening the path between discovery and application of new knowledge, the book helps clinicians understand new therapeutic concepts from their origins. The volume serves as a comprehensive guide to the current diagnostic modalities, including enhanced imaging techniques such as MRI and CT enterography, virtual colonoscopy, ultrasound, and endomicroscopy, as well as conventional and complex immunomodulatory principles. The latest edition also includes revised chapters from the previous edition, as well as new chapters reflecting current developments in the field.

Written by experts in their field, Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: From Epidemiology and Immunobiology to a Rational Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach, Second Edition is of great value to gastroenterologists, surgeons, internists, pediatricians and gynecologists trainees, as well as all those involved in Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and related autoimmune disorders.

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