The Hepatic Circulation and Portal Hypertension is a comprehensive medical textbook written by Charles Gardner Child III. The book focuses on the hepatic circulation, which is the blood flow through the liver, and portal hypertension, a condition in which high blood pressure occurs in the portal vein that carries blood to the liver. The book is divided into four parts. Part one covers the anatomy and physiology of the liver and hepatic circulation. Part two discusses the mechanisms of portal hypertension and its clinical manifestations. Part three covers the diagnosis and management of portal hypertension, including medical and surgical treatments. Part four discusses the complications of portal hypertension, such as variceal bleeding and hepatic encephalopathy.The book is intended for medical professionals, including hepatologists, gastroenterologists, and surgeons, as well as researchers and students in the field of liver disease. It includes detailed illustrations and diagrams to ai