Core concepts in renal transplantation

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. Well Illustrated. Concise. Written by leading authorities in the field. INDICE: Transplantation Immunobiology. Basic Histocompatibility Testing Methods. Medical Evaluation of the Living Kidney Donor. Evaluation of Renal Transplant Candidates. Surgical Management of the Renal Transplant Recipient. Overview of Immunosuppressive Therapies in Renal Transplantation. Allograft Dysfunction: Diagnosis and Management. Approach to Medical Complications after Kidney Transplantation. Infectious Complications in Renal Transplant Recipients. Recurrent and De-Novo Glomerulonephritis after Kidney Transplantation.

• ISBN: 978-1-4614-0007-3
• Editorial: Springer US
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 200
• Fecha Publicación: 29/08/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés