Principles and Practice of Renal Transplantation

Principles and Practice of Renal Transplantation
Author: Barry D. Kahan
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 856
Release: 2000-11-08
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0203417348

Two leaders in renal transplantation - an American surgeon and a European nephrologist - have collaborated on a text on the state of the art in current therapy, concentrating on the new and recent advances and how they impact upon the clinical management of patients. The exciting prospects from current research are also detailed.

Handbook of Kidney Transplantation

Handbook of Kidney Transplantation
Author: Gabriel M. Danovitch
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 496
Release: 2012-03-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1451148305

This popular handbook is a practical guide for physicians, surgeons, nurses, and other professionals who manage kidney transplant patients. It is concise, readable, and well-illustrated. Chapters outline the major concerns surrounding renal transplantation and the most successful approaches to problems arising in short-term and long-term patient care. Chapter topics include immunobiology and immunosuppression, as well as chapters on surgery, histocompatibility, and the first three months post-transplant surgery. This thoroughly updated Fifth Edition includes new information on options for patients with end-stage renal disease, immunosuppressive medications and protocols for kidney transplantation, and the first two months following transplant.

Living Donor Kidney Transplantation

Living Donor Kidney Transplantation
Author: Jonas Wadström
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2005-07-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1435626753

Living donor kidney (LDK) transplantation has become the definitive approach to the treatment of end-stage renal failure, providing a better quality of life and the best opportunity for survival when compared with dialysis or transplantation from a deceased donor. A timely compendium of the modern day practice of LDK transplantation from a group of

Core Concepts in Renal Transplantation

Core Concepts in Renal Transplantation
Author: Anil Chandraker
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2012-02-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1461400082

Though kidney transplantation is considered a routine procedure, there are still significant challenges in post-transplant management. Core Concepts in Renal Transplantation is a clinically focused authoritative guide to the management of kidney transplantation. This comprehensive, state-of-the-art reference summarizes the recent changes in the field of transplantation, offering the complete range of up-to-date information on all the various aspects of basic immunobiology and the medical care of the transplant recipient. Written by a team of renowned authorities in renal transplantation, this concise resource is intended for both the nephrologist and the non-specialist with an interest in kidney transplantation.

Quick Guide to Kidney Transplantation

Quick Guide to Kidney Transplantation
Author: Phuong-Chi T Pham
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 436
Release: 2019-02-11
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 149639965X

Concise, easy to read, and designed for quick reference,Quick Guide to Kidney Transplantationis a compact resource for general nephrologists, residents, fellows, nurse practitioners, and others involved in the care of post-transplant patients. Focusing on must-know clinical information needed to provide optimal patient care, this expertly written guide helps you gain the knowledge and expertise you need in this complex area.

Renal Transplantation

Renal Transplantation
Author: Ron Shapiro
Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Appleton & Lange
Total Pages: 602
Release: 1997
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

This study describes the principles and practice of kidney transplantation, providing details on: implantation technique, non-immunologic monitoring, HLA matching, the mechanisms of action of immunosuppressive agents, and the clinical aspects of both conventional and new immunologic agents.

Principles and Practice of Dialysis

Principles and Practice of Dialysis
Author: William L. Henrich
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 730
Release: 2012-02-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1451148720

This book is an evidence-based review of the practical challenges of dealing with patients receiving dialysis. The first section covers technical and procedural considerations such as choosing the hemodialysis membrane and choosing the best dialysis option. The second section covers clinical considerations such as infection and the treatment of specific renal disease complications. The book includes numerous illustrations and tables and drug charts for dialysis patients. This edition's current outcomes chapter has been expanded to include patient depression and improving quality of care. New chapters cover dialysis in the ICU, valvular heart disease, and pre-emptive renal transplantation.

Renal Transplantation

Renal Transplantation
Author: Nicholas Torpey
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 466
Release: 2010-01-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199215669

This work presents a practical, comprehensive guide to aspects of renal transplantation. Every phase of donor and recipient care, from assessment to the transplant operation to post-transplant management, is included with chapters covering essential background information and up-to-date management guidelines.