Pediatric solid organ transplantation
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Literature type: | eBook |
Language: | English |
Edition: | 2nd ed. / |
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Online Access: |
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781444312720 |
Carrier Form: | xvi, 470 p., [20] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: |
9781444312720 1444312723 9781444312737 (electronic bk.) 1444312731 (electronic bk.) |
Index Number: | RD120 |
CLC: | R617 |
Contents: |
The immune response to organ allografts / Allorecognition pathways / Costimulation / The HLA system and histocompatibility testing for organ transplantation / Gene polymorphisms and pharmacogenomics / Genomics and proteomics as research tools / Tolerance : a review of its mechanisms in the transplant setting / Mechanisms of action of immunosuppressive agents / Induction and maintenance immunosuppression / Novel immunosuppressants / Therapies for the allosensitized patient / Infections post-transplantation / Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders and malignancy / Organ toxicities / Historical notes / Recipient characteristics / Evaluation of the candidate / Donor evaluation, surgical technique and perioperative management / Pathology of the kidney allograft / Post-transplant management / Outcomes and risk factors / Recipient Characteristics / Donor Evaluation, surgical technique and perioperative management / Pathology of the liver allograft / Pathology of the cardiac allograft / Maria Parizhskaya -- Pathology of the lung allograft / Pathology of the intestinal allograft / Growth and puberty / Cognitive development / Psychosocial adaptation and adherence / Pregnancy / Gynecologic issues / Transition to adult care / |