Kidney transplantation : principles and practice /
Updated to reflect today₂s 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...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | English. |
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Philadelphia, PA :
Saunders/Elsevier,
©2008.
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| Edition: | 6th ed. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Updated to reflect today₂s 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. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xvi, 761 pages, 22 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color) |
| Format: | Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781437710922 1437710921 |