Organ Preservation and Transplant Surgery (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781841841281)

Edited by internationally renowned specialists, this book draws on the experience of consultants from both Europe and the U.S. Profiling many different organs, the book covers various aspects of preservation including cooling and preservation solutions, which are of special interest as researchers are actively exploring the composition of those solutions. It highlights issues in longer term preservation of the heart and the pros and cons of organ donation from live or cadaveric donors. Fully referenced and illustrated with over 50 line drawings, the book provides clear accounts of techniques and a detailed update in the underlying science that determines and currently limits organ storage.

Author: Jean-Michel Dubernard
ISBN-10: 1841841285
ISBN-13: 9781841841281
Publisher: CRC Press
Language: English
Published: 03/27/2003
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.94lbs
Size: 9.88h x 7.48w x 0.76d