Originally, it was the intention of both my son and
me that the German edition of “Praktische Hepatologie”
should be followed by an English translation.
After Hans-Dieter’s premature death due to a serious
illness, I made it my aim to complete an Englishlanguage
version of the textbook by myself, knowing
that this would have been his great wish. The memory
of my dear son was an inspiration to me in my efforts
at all times