Updated to reflect today's practice guidelines, the new edition of this comprehensive text remains the definitive resource on all aspects of renal transplantation, including immunological, pathological, psychological and ethical considerations. It examines evaluation, management, and procurement of living and deceased donor kidneys, the selection of suitable recipients, interpretation of graft dysfunction, and expected survival based upon a large database of information. There are comprehensive chapters on pediatric renal ...
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Updated to reflect today's practice guidelines, the new edition of this comprehensive text remains the definitive resource on all aspects of renal transplantation, including immunological, pathological, psychological and ethical considerations. It examines evaluation, management, and procurement of living and deceased donor kidneys, the selection of suitable recipients, interpretation of graft dysfunction, and expected survival based upon a large database of information. There are comprehensive chapters on pediatric renal transplantation and on renal transplantation in the developing world. Extensive tables and figures and comprehensive lists of references with each chapter enhance its value to the transplant team. A multidisciplinary approach from internationally renowned contributors from around the world--many new to this edition--offers practice-applicable guidance for all members of the transplant team, with coverage encompassing applied science, clinical information, and surgical procedures. This 6th edition remains the balanced reference you need to stay apprised of issues important to successful kidney transplantation. Provides a comprehensive description of surgical techniques, immunosuppressive methods, outcomes, risks, and medical considerations related to kidney transplantation, both in adults and children, in one convenient reference. Presents more than 335 superb illustrations--50 in full color--that demonstrate key concepts and nuances of techniques. Features a multidisciplinary approach from contributors from around the world--many new to this edition--offers practice-applicable guidance for all members of the transplant team, with coverage encompassing applied science, clinical information, and surgical procedures. Offers evidence-based decision making advice in renal transplantation--supported by a wealth of data in chapters written by internationally recognized experts--to help you make the most informed clinical decisions. Offers new tables and figures as well as revised and updated chapters that report new data and present current practice guidelines. Features a new chapter on transplantation in the sensitized patient to assist you with transplant cases that present unique challenges. Describes the latest preclinical and clinical immunosuppressive strategies, to help you see the link between clinical issues and the basic sciences. Offers tissue typing methodology updates, equipping you with the newest methods of assessing immune responses to the kidney. Features a new chapter on chronic allograft nephropathy.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 2250grams, ISBN: 0721682979.
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Fine. Size: 11x8x1; Clean With Very Minor Wear Around The Edges. 787 Pages With The Index. Hardcover Textbook Binding. 5Th Edition Hardcover. based on your address. -We can ship from USA and Canada. Specializing in academic, collectible and historically significant, providing the utmost quality and customer service satisfaction. For any questions feel free to email us.
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Fine in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 408 pages, illustrated. "Renal transplantation is now an accepted treatment fo patients in end-stage renal failure. A successful transplant restores not merely life, but an acceptable quality of life, to such patients. Some 5000 kidney transplants are performed each year throughout the world. This book presents the current position of kidney transplantation from the point of view of the practising physician (be he transplant surgeon, nephrologist, tissue typer, virologist, pathologist or bacteriologist). The book is comprehensive in the sense that a person involved with kidney transplantation for the first time could get an overall grasp of the principles and practice of kidney transplantation." FINE HARDCOVER, FINE DUST JACKET.
