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Springer Core Concepts in Renal Transplantation 1st Editon 2011 Hardbound by Anil Chandraker, Mohamed H. Sayegh, Ajay K. Singh
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. 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.