Publisher's Synopsis
Scientists from 30 independent research groups working in Italian universities have contributed to this book on liver pathophysiology. The volume presents selected reviews of the research carried out in the field within the last two years, and covers the most recent achievements. The book will be of great value to all hepatologists and doctors of internal medicine - informing those working in other countries of the latest Italian research on this subject; and helping the members of the research groups to focus their attention on selected topics.