The first basic overview of all aspects of transplantation with a clarity not to be found in more inaccessible textbooks. This brand-new title provides a succinct overview of both the scientific and clinical principles of organ transplantation and the types of organ transplant, featuring highly-illustrated information covering core topics in transplantation including: • Organ donors • Organ preservation • Assessment of transplant recipients • Indications for transplantation • Immunology of transplantation • Immunosuppression and its complications • Overviews of thoracic and abdominal organ transplantation, including the kidneys, liver, heart and lungs “Transplantation at a Glance” is the ideal introduction for medical students, junior doctors, surgical trainees, immunology students, pharmacists, and nurses on transplant wards.
