Transplantation at a Glance (At A Glance Ser.)

By: Michael Allison and Christopher Watson and John Dark and Menna Clatworthy

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Synopsis: The first basic overview of all aspects of transplantation with a clarity not to be found in more inaccessible textbooks. This brand new title provides a succinct overview of both the scientific and clinical principles of organ transplantation and the types of organ transplant, featuring highly-illustrated information covering core topics in transplantation including:Organ donorsOrgan preservationAssessment of transplant recipientsIndications for transplantationImmunology of transplantationImmunosuppression and its complicationsOverviews of thoracic and abdominal organ transplantation, including the kidneys, liver, heart and lungsTransplantation at a Glance is the ideal introduction for medical students, junior doctors, surgical trainees, immunology students, pharmacists, and nurses on transplant wards.