The peaceful life of Massimo, brilliant musician, and his wife Paola, a successful cardiologist, is soon turned upside-down by bad news that will quickly upset their daily routine. The cycle of life and death, of light and darkness, of hope and sorrow are intertwined and deformed. The happiness of expecting twin girls turns into fear and courage, becomes a challenge: Paola’s pregnancy is a rare case, making fun of probability, statistics and medical knowledge. It’s up to him to fix everything, set up relationships, redefine boundaries, moderate words. But it’s a race against time, against the wounded pride of a man trying to get out of the maze he’s trapped in. Massimo, indeed, after a surprising and terrifying discovery, is no longer able to distinguish reality from illusion. Everything becomes ostensible, hiding the primordial deception. Who is going to pay for the choices made? And for how long? Translator: Manuel Martignano PUBLISHER: TEKTIME
Portal hypertension has traditionally attracted great interest from physicians, surgeons, and radiologists owing to the accompanying high risk of gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Against this background the current volume, written by internationally recognized experts, sets out to provide a comprehensive coverage of the diagnosis and treatment of portal hypertension. An extensive description of the vascular anatomy of the portal system is given, and the pathophysiology and clinical characteristics of the disorder are reviewed. Both conventional and newer diagnostic techniques are then discussed and illustrated, particular attention being paid to techniques such as color Doppler and magnetic resonance that can simultaneously provide morphological and functional information. Medical, endoscopic, surgical, and radiological treatments are all considered, with special emphasis on the use of transjugular intrahepatic porto-systemic shunt (TIPS). Possible complications of treatment receive due attention, and avenues for future research are outlined. This volume will serve as an invaluable source of up-to-date information for all with an interest in the subject, and will provide a sound basis for therapeutic decision making.
The peaceful life of Massimo, brilliant musician, and his wife Paola, a successful cardiologist, is soon turned upside-down by bad news that will quickly upset their daily routine. The cycle of life and death, of light and darkness, of hope and sorrow are intertwined and deformed. The happiness of expecting twin girls turns into fear and courage, becomes a challenge: Paola’s pregnancy is a rare case, making fun of probability, statistics and medical knowledge. It’s up to him to fix everything, set up relationships, redefine boundaries, moderate words. But it’s a race against time, against the wounded pride of a man trying to get out of the maze he’s trapped in. Massimo, indeed, after a surprising and terrifying discovery, is no longer able to distinguish reality from illusion. Everything becomes ostensible, hiding the primordial deception. Who is going to pay for the choices made? And for how long? Translator: Manuel Martignano PUBLISHER: TEKTIME
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