Pediatric solid organ transplantation [[electronic resource]]

• Pubblicazione: Malden, Mass. ; ; Oxford, : Blackwell Pub., 2007
• Edizione: 2nd ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (506 p.)
• Disciplina: 617.9540083
• Soggetto topico: Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc. in children
• Altri autori: FineRichard N
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Preface to the Second Edition; Preface to the First Edition; Contributors; Section 1 Immunology and Genetics; 1 The Immune Response to Organ Allografts; 2 Allorecognition Pathway; 3 Costimulation; 4 The HLA System and Histocompatibility Testing for Organ Transplantation; 5 Gene Polymorphisms and Pharmacogenomics; 6 Genomics and Proteomics as Research Tools; 7 Tolerance: A Review its Mechanisms in the Transplant Setting; Section 2 Immunosuppression and its Complications; 8 Mechanisms of Action of Immunosuppressive Agent; 9 Induction and Maintenance Immunosuppression ; 10 Novel Immunosuppressants11 Therapies for the Allosensitized Patien; 12 Infections Post-Transplantation; 13 Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders and Malignancy; 14 Organ Toxiciti; Section 3 Kidney Transplantation; 15 Historical Note; 16 Recipient Characteristics; 17 Evaluation of the Candidate; 18 Donor Evaluation, Surgical Technique and Perioperative Management; 19 Pathology of the Kidney Allograft; 20 Post-Transplant Management; 21 Outcomes and Risk Factors; Section 4 Liver Transplantation; 22 Historical Notes; 23 Recipient Characteristics; 24 Evaluation of the Candidate ; 25 Donor Evaluation, Surgical Technique and Perioperative Management26 Pathology of the Liver Allograft; 27 Post-Transplant Management; 28 Outcomes and Risk Factors; Section 5 Heart Transplantation; 29 Historical Notes; 30 Recipient Characteristics; 31 Evaluation of the Candidate; 32 Donor Evaluation, Surgical Technique and Perioperative Management; 33 Pathology of the Cardiac Allograft; 34 Post-Transplant Management; 35 Outcomes and Risk Factors; Section 6 Lung and Heart-Lung Transplantation; 36 Historical Notes; 37 Recipient Characteristics; 38 Evaluation of the Candidate ; 39 Donor Evaluation, Surgical Technique and Perioperative Management40 Pathology of the Lung Allograft; 41 Post-Transplant Management; 42 Outcomes and Risk Factors; Section 7 Intestinal Transplantation; 43 Historical Notes; 44 Recipient Characteristics; 45 Evaluation of the Candidate; 46 Donor Evaluation, Surgical Technique and Perioperative Management; 47 Pathology of the Intestinal Allograft; 48 Post-Transplant Management; 49 Outcomes and Risk Factors; Section 8 Special Issues after Pediatric Transplantation; 50 Growth and Puberty; 51 Cognitive Development ; 52 Psychosocial Adaptation and Adherence53 Pregnancy; 54 Gynecologic Issues; 55 Transition to Adult Care; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: Pediatric Solid Organ Transplantation is a comprehensive and succinct text on all aspects of pediatric solid organ transplantation. It provides a ready source of reference, to both the basic science and organ specific surgical technique and after care. This second edition has been extensively updated in light of recent developments in this rapidly advancing area. The only textbook devoted to the field of pediatric transplantationA definitive reference for all those interested in improving the care and quality of life of children undergoing solid organ tra
• Titolo autorizzato: Pediatric solid organ transplantation
• ISBN: 1-282-11820-X; 9786612118203; 0-470-76073-7; 1-4443-1272-3; 1-4443-1273-1
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910830666703321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II