Liver

		Alagille Syndrome Describes Alagille syndrome, a rare, inherited disorder that affects the liver. Covers the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term outlook. PDF Version (213 KB) *
		Autoimmune Hepatitis Provides information about the triggers, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and complications of autoimmune hepatitis. Includes a list of additional resources. PDF Version (130 KB) *
		Biliary Atresia Describes biliary atresia, a rare, life-threatening disease that damages the liver in newborns. Discusses symptoms and diagnosis. Describes the Kasai procedure––the most recognized surgical treatment for the disease. PDF Version (188 KB) *
		Cirrhosis Provides information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, and treatment of cirrhosis. Includes a list of additional resources. PDF Version (149 KB) *
		En Español Cirrosis Ofrece información sobre las causas, los síntomas, las complicaciones, el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de la cirrosis. Incluye una lista de recursos adicionales. Versión PDF (155 KB) *
		Drug Information (from MedlinePlus)
		ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Chloangiopancreatography) Provides general information about ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography). Describes the purpose of the test, how patients can prepare for it, and what patients can expect during and after the procedure. PDF Version (658 KB) *
		En Español CPRE (colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica) (ERCP [Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography]) Ofrece información general sobre CPRE. Describe el objetivo de la prueba, cómo se pueden preparar los pacientes para someterse a ella, y lo que los pacientes pueden esperar durante y después del procedimiento. Versión PDF (298 KB) *
		Hepatitis B: What Asian and Pacific Islander Americans Need to Know Defines hepatitis B and lists its symptoms, modes of transmission, and risk factors. Explains why Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and other foreign-born Americans are at higher risk for chronic hepatitis B. Describes how to protect against hepatitis B. PDF Version (191 KB) *
		Liver Biopsy Provides general information about liver biopsy. Describes the purpose of the test, how patients can prepare for it, and what patients can expect during and after the procedure. PDF Version (154 KB) *
		En Español Biopsia del hígado Proporciona información sobre la biopsia del hígado. Describe el propósito de la prueba, como los pacientes se pueden preparar para ella y que pueden esperar los pacientes durante y después del procedimiento. Versión PDF (243 KB) *
		Liver Transplantation Describes what liver transplantation is and why it might be needed. Explains the national transplant waiting list, the scoring systems used to rank transplant candidates by urgency of need, and the procedure for matching candidates with donor livers. Discusses liver transplant surgery, possible complications of the surgery, and rejection and its treatment. PDF Version (320 KB) *
		Porphyria Reviews the group of disorders known as the porphyrias, which affect the skin or nervous system, or both. Discusses the types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of porphyria. PDF Version (107 KB) *
		Primary Bilary Cirrhosis (PBC) Explains the possible causes of primary biliary cirrhosis. Describes symptoms, complications, diagnosis, and treatment. PDF Version (566 KB) *
		Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) Reviews primary sclerosing cholangitis, a disease that damages and blocks bile ducts and can lead to cirrhosis and liver failure. Discusses the causes, symptoms, complications, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease. PDF Version (179 KB) *
		Smoking and Your Digestive System Describes how smoking affects various parts of the digestive system. PDF Version (180 KB) *
		Vaccinations for Hepatitis A and B These charts from the Immunization Action Coalition offer a summary of vaccines given to adults—people ages 19 and older. The charts include information about who should be immunized against hepatitis A and B, when the vaccines should be given, and contraindications and precautions surrounding each vaccine. The charts are titled Summary of Recommendations for Adult Immunization and include facts about 11 vaccines. PDF Version (265 KB) *
		Viral Hepatitis A through E and Beyond Provides information on the symptoms, modes of transmission, at-risk populations, prevention, and treatment of hepatitis A through E. Includes a list of additional resources. PDF Version (139 KB) *
		What I need to know about Cirrhosis Describes the causes, symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and treatment available for cirrhosis. Discusses lifestyle changes for slowing or stopping liver disease before it progresses to cirrhosis. PDF Version (1,659 KB) *
		En Español Lo que usted debe saber sobre la cirrosis Describe las causas, síntomas, procedimientos de diagnóstico y tratamientos disponibles para la cirrosis. Explica los cambios en el estilo de vida para retrasar o detener la enfermedad del hígado antes que se convierta en cirrosis. Versión PDF (715 KB) *
		What I need to know about Hepatitis A Explains the risk factors, modes of transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of hepatitis A. PDF Version (556 KB) *
		En Español Lo que usted debe saber sobre la Hepatitis A Explica la prevención, las causas, los síntomas, los modos de transmisión y el tratamiento de la Hepatitis A. Versión PDF (688 KB) *
		What I need to know about Hepatitis B Explains the risk factors, modes of transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of hepatitis B. PDF Version (606 KB) *
		En Español Lo que usted debe saber sobre la Hepatitis B Explica la prevención, las causas, los síntomas, los modos de transmisión y el tratamiento de la Hepatitis B. Versión PDF (726 KB) *
		What I need to know about Hepatitis C Explains the prevention, causes, symptoms, modes of transmission, and treatment of hepatitis C. PDF Version (836 KB) *
		En Español Lo que usted debe saber sobre la Hepatitis C Explica la prevención, las causas, los síntomas, los modos de transmisión y el tratamiento de la Hepatitis C. Versión PDF (933 KB) *
		What I need to know about Liver Transplantation Discusses the signs of liver problems, reasons for liver transplantation, the transplant waiting list and donor livers. Describes the surgery, recovery, and prevention of rejection and provides a list of sources for more information. PDF Version (1,116 KB) *
		Wilson Disease Describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Wilson disease, a genetic disorder that prevents the body from getting rid of extra copper. PDF Version (101 KB) *