Pediatric Solid Organ Transplantation Second Edition Richard N Fine by Richard N. Fine, Steven A. Webber, William E. Harmon, Deirdre A. Kelly, Kim M. Olthoff 9781405124072, 9781444312720, 1405124075, 1444312723 instant download after payment.

The only textbook devoted to the field of pediatric transplantation

• A definitive reference for all those interested in improving the care and quality of life of children undergoing solid organ transplantation
  
• Section on immunosuppression has been expanded by four chapters to include sections on;
  - mechanisms of action
  - therapies for the sensitized patient
  - post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders
  - organ toxicities of immunosuppressive therapy
  
• A new section has been added on the many topics related to quality of life that effect survivors of pediatric transplantation
  
• International editorial and contributor team represents a wide geographical range and contains both recognized leaders and emerging experts

Whether you are an established sub-specialist in pediatric transplantation, a transplant surgeon, or a pediatric specialist in a related area, this book will answer all your questions about care of the pediatric patient before, during, and after transplantation.Content:
Chapter 1 The Immune Response to Organ Allografts (pages 1–11): Manikkam Suthanthiran
Chapter 2 Allorecognition Pathways (pages 12–20): Nader Najafian and Mohamed H. Sayegh
Chapter 3 Costimulation (pages 21–29): Elizabeth Ingulli and David M. Briscoe
Chapter 4 The HLA System and Histocompatibility Testing for Organ Transplantation (pages 30–39): Rene J. Duquesnoy
Chapter 5 Gene Polymorphisms and Pharmacogenomics (pages 40–46): Robyn Temple?Smolkin, Gilbert J. Burckart and Adriana Zeevi
Chapter 6 Genomics and Proteomics as Research Tools (pages 47–55): Elaine S. Mansfield and Minnie M. Sarwal
Chapter 7 Tolerance: A Review of Its Mechanisms in the Transplant Setting (pages 56–65): Alan D. Salama
Chapter 8 Mechanisms of Action of Immunosuppressive Agents (pages 67–76): Alan M. Krensky
Chapter 9 Induction and Maintenance Immunosuppression (pages 77–88): William E. Harmon
Chapter 10 Novel Immunosuppressants (pages 89–94): Flavio Vincenti and Ryutaro Hirose
Chapter 11 Therapies for the Allosensitized Patient (pages 95–102): Alice Peng and Stanley C. Jordan
Chapter 12 Infections Post?Transplantation (pages 103–113): Michael Green and Marian G. Michaels
Chapter 13 Post?Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders and Malignancy (pages 114–123): Steven A. Webber and Michael Green
Chapter 14 Organ Toxicities (pages 124–136): Vikas R. Dharnidharka, Carlos E. Araya and Mark R. Benfield
Chapter 15 Historical Notes (pages 137–145): Vassilios E. Papalois and John S. Najarian
Chapter 16 Recipient Characteristics (pages 146–152): Sharon M. Bartosh
Chapter 17 Evaluation of the Candidate (pages 153–160): Uptal D. Patel and Susan E. Thomas
Chapter 18 Donor Evaluation, Surgical Technique and Perioperative Management (pages 161–166): Zoran Vukcevic, Demetrius Ellis, Mark Bellinger and Ron Shapiro
Chapter 19 Pathology of the Kidney Allograft (pages 167–173): Arthur H. Cohen
Chapter 20 Post?Transplant Management (pages 174–184): Jodi M. Smith and Ruth A. McDonald
Chapter 21 Outcomes and Risk Factors (pages 185–190): Alicia M. Neu and Barbara A. Fivush
Chapter 22 Historical Notes (pages 191–198): Silvio Nadalin, Massimo Malago and Christoph E. Broelsch
Chapter 23 Recipient Characteristics (pages 199–206): Udeme D. Ekong, Estella M. Alonso and Peter F. Whitington
Chapter 24 Evaluation of the Candidate (pages 207–212): Binita M. Kamath and Elizabeth B. Rand
Chapter 25 Donor Evaluation, Surgical Technique and Perioperative Management (pages 213–225): Jean C. Emond, Steven J. Lobritto and Dominique Jan
Chapter 26 Pathology of the Liver Allograft (pages 226–231): Maria Parizhskaya and Ronald Jaffe
Chapter 27 Post?Transplant Management (pages 232–241): Kyle Soltys, Robert Squires, Rakesh Sindhi and George V. Mazariegos
Chapter 28 Outcomes and Risk Factors (pages 242–250): Marc L. Melcher and John P. Roberts
Chapter 29 Historical Notes (pages 251–258): Steven A. Webber and William H. Neches
Chapter 30 Recipient Characteristics (pages 259–264): Charles E. Canter and David C. Naftel
Chapter 31 Evaluation of the Candidate (pages 265–270): Gerard J. Boyle
Chapter 32 Donor Evaluation, Surgical Technique and Perioperative Management (pages 271–281): Frank A. Pigula and Steven A. Webber
Chapter 33 Pathology of the Cardiac Allograft (pages 282–287): Maria Parizhskaya
Chapter 34 Post?Transplant Management (pages 288–298): Shelley D. Miyamoto and Biagio A. Pietra
Chapter 35 Outcomes and Risk Factors (pages 299–306): W. Robert Morrow and Richard E. Chinnock
Chapter 36 Historical Notes (pages 307–313): Eric N. Mendeloff
Chapter 37 Recipient Characteristics (pages 314–317): Eithne F. MacLaughlin
Chapter 38 Evaluation of the Candidate (pages 318–325): Albert Faro, Gary Visner and George B. Mallory
Chapter 39 Donor Evaluation, Surgical Technique and Perioperative Management (pages 326–335): Charles B. Huddleston
Chapter 40 Pathology of the Lung Allograft (pages 336–339): Paul S. Dickman
Chapter 41 Post?Transplant Management (pages 340–348): Marlyn S. Woo
Chapter 42 Outcomes and Risk Factors (pages 349–356): Stuart C. Sweet
Chapter 43 Historical Notes (pages 357–360): Jorge Reyes
Chapter 44 Recipient Characteristics (pages 361–364): Jean F. Botha and Debra L. Sudan
Chapter 45 Evaluation of the Candidate (pages 365–371): Stuart S. Kaufman
Chapter 46 Donor Evaluation, Surgical Technique and Perioperative Management (pages 372–382): Thomas M. Fishbein and Cal S. Matsumoto
Chapter 47 Pathology of the Intestinal Allograft (pages 383–386): Maria Parizhskaya and Ronald Jaffe
Chapter 48 Post?Transplant Management (pages 387–393): Erick Hernandez, Tomoaki Kato, Andreas G. Tzakis and John F. Thompson
Chapter 49 Outcomes and Risk Factors (pages 394–399): Douglas G. Farmer
Chapter 50 Growth and Puberty (pages 401–411): Franz Schaefer
Chapter 51 Cognitive Development (pages 412–417): Erik Qvist, Hannu Jalanko and Christer Holmberg
Chapter 53 Pregnancy (pages 425–436): Vincent T. Armenti, Michael J. Moritz and John M. Davison
Chapter 54 Gynecologic Issues (pages 437–445): Gina S. Sucato and Pamela J. Murray
Chapter 55 Transition to Adult Care (pages 446–453): Janet McDonagh and Deirdre A. Kelly
Chapter 52 Psychosocial Adaptation and Adherence (pages 418–424): Eyal Shemesh