Pediatric Solid Organ Transplantation
Richard N. Fine (Editor), William E. Harmon (Editor), Deirdre A. Kelly (Editor), Steven A. Webber (Editor), Kim M. OlthoffBooks.org participates in affiliate programs including Bookshop.org and the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page, at no additional cost to you.
Overview
Pediatric Solid Organ Transplantation is a comprehensive and succinct text on all aspects of pediatric solid organ transplantation. It provides a ready source of reference, to both the basic science and organ specific surgical technique and after care. This second edition has been extensively updated in light of recent developments in this rapidly advancing area.
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.
Synopsis
Pediatric Solid Organ Transplantation is a comprehensive and succinct text on all aspects of pediatric solid organ transplantation. It provides a ready source of reference, to both the basic science and organ specific surgical technique and after care. This second edition has been extensively updated in light of recent developments in this rapidly advancing area.
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.
Doody Review Services
Reviewer:Christopher D. Anderson, MD(Washington University School of Medicine)
Description:This is a comprehensive review of all solid organ transplantation in pediatric patients. It is an outstanding reference for the special considerations related to the immunologic, technical, and medical problems in this transplant patient population. This is a needed update from the first edition of 2000.
Purpose:The purpose of this edition is to update and expand upon the first edition text. Specifically, advances in the field are added and other portions are updated. This remains the only text devoted to pediatric transplant issues and as accomplishes the stated goals of the editors.
Audience:This book is aimed at residents, fellows, and attendings in both medical and surgical specialties who practice pediatric solid organ transplantation. It is written at an appropriate level by well known authors.
Features:This is a relatively broad topic, but the authors pay appropriate attention to recent advances and technical challenges in each field. The illustrations are of good quality, but unfortunately color illustrations are grouped at the center of the book which makes reviewing them while reading awkward.
Assessment:Unlike other textbooks of transplantation, this one addresses pediatric transplant issues. It serves to fill a void in the field and does not duplicate other books.
Editorials
From the Publisher
"This is a useful and readable reference for the pathologist, but mainly because of the basic scientific and clinical information provided rather than for its coverage of allograft pathology.” (Pediatric and Developmental Pathology)
“This remains the only text devoted to pediatric transplant issues and accomplishes the stated goals…It serves to fill a void in the field.”
(Doody’s Review Service)
"A comprehensive text written by experienced authors on all aspects of solid organ transplantation." (Paediatric Endocrinology Reviews)
From The Critics
Reviewer: Christopher D. Anderson, MD(Washington University School of Medicine)Description: This is a comprehensive review of all solid organ transplantation in pediatric patients. It is an outstanding reference for the special considerations related to the immunologic, technical, and medical problems in this transplant patient population. This is a needed update from the first edition of 2000.
Purpose: The purpose of this edition is to update and expand upon the first edition text. Specifically, advances in the field are added and other portions are updated. This remains the only text devoted to pediatric transplant issues and as accomplishes the stated goals of the editors.
Audience: This book is aimed at residents, fellows, and attendings in both medical and surgical specialties who practice pediatric solid organ transplantation. It is written at an appropriate level by well known authors.
Features: This is a relatively broad topic, but the authors pay appropriate attention to recent advances and technical challenges in each field. The illustrations are of good quality, but unfortunately color illustrations are grouped at the center of the book which makes reviewing them while reading awkward.
Assessment: Unlike other textbooks of transplantation, this one addresses pediatric transplant issues. It serves to fill a void in the field and does not duplicate other books.