Fine / Webber / Harmon Pediatric Solid Organ Transplantation

2. Auflage 2009
ISBN: 978-1-4443-1273-7
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 488 Seiten, E-Book

Pediatric Solid Organ Transplantation is acomprehensive and succinct text on all aspects of pediatric solidorgan transplantation. It provides a ready source of reference, toboth the basic science and organ specific surgical technique andafter care. This second edition has been extensively updated inlight of recent developments in this rapidly advancing area.
The only textbook devoted to the field of pediatrictransplantation
* * A definitive reference for all those interested in improvingthe care and quality of life of children undergoing solid organtransplantation
* Section on immunosuppression has been expanded by four chaptersto include sections on;
- mechanisms of action
- therapies for the sensitized patient
- post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders
- organ toxicities of immunosuppressive therapy
* A new section has been added on the many topics related toquality of life that effect survivors of pediatrictransplantation
* International editorial and contributor team represents a widegeographical range and contains both recognized leaders andemerging experts
Whether you are an established sub-specialist in pediatrictransplantation, a transplant surgeon, or a pediatric specialist ina related area, this book will answer all your questions about careof the pediatric patient before, during, and aftertransplantation.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Fine, Richard N.

Webber, Steven A.

Harmon, William E.

Kelly, Deirdre

Olthoff, Kim M.

Über Autor(innen)

Professor Richard Fine, Professor and Chairman, Departmentof Paediatrics, State University of New York, USA
Dr Steve Webber, Division of Cardiology, Children'sHospital of Pittsburgh, USA
Dr William Harman, Associate Professor of Paediatrics,Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA