Assia-Zamora, Sergio,

Pediatric abdominal organ transplantation : an introduction and practical guide / Sergio Assia-Zamora and Nigel Heaton. - 123p. ill. ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

History of abdominal organ transplantation -- Organ donation and retrieval -- Pediatric special considerations in multiorgan retrieval -- Kidney transplantation -- Liver transplantation -- Pancreas transplantation -- Islet cells transplantation -- Small bowel transplantation -- Immunosuppression -- Infection -- Future developments.

"Pediatric abdominal organ transplantation is a complex procedure that requires a multidisciplinary team. This book highlights the surgical point of view of these transplantations, including the kidney, liver, pancreas, and small bowel. It is intended to deepen the knowledge of these type of transplants for medical students, nurses, doctors, anaesthetists. This book will serve to expand the understanding the general concepts of pediatric abdominal transplantation, indications, surgical procedure, and complications of each type of graft for all multidisciplinary team members"--

9781032371320

2023040000


Digestive System Surgical Procedures--methods
Pediatrics--methods
Organ Transplantation--methods
Immunosuppression Therapy

RD 120.77 .C45 A77

617.9/540083

WS 310