There has been very little written on the interaction of the liver and kidney. This book addresses the increasing incidence and significance of diseases, such as ascites, renal dysfunction, cirrhosis and hypertension where both organs are involved.

This textbook is essential, even for confirmed practitioners and contains current information regarding treatment and therapy for patients with cirrhosis and ascites, clearly and effectively presented by the top international experts within this field.

The second edition is entirely revised and updated and places greater emphasis on therapy.

Professor Vincente Arroyo, Professor of Medicine, School of Medicine, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Casanova 143, Barcelona 08036, Spain.

Dr Pere Gines, Liver Unit, School of Medicine, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Casanova 143, Barcelona 08036, Spain.

Professor Juan Rodes, Professor of Medicine, School of Medicine, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Casanova 143, Barcelona 08036, Spain.

Professor Robert W. Schrier, Professor and Chairman, Department of Medicine, University Hospital, University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, USA.