History of organ and cell transplantation
By: [editors, Nadey S. Hakim & Vassilios E. Papalois.
Contributors: Hakim, Nadey S., 1958-; Papalois, Vassilios E.
Publisher: Imperial College Press
Published: 2003
Place of publication: London; River Edge, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 444
Subjects: Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc. -- History.; Organ Transplantation -- history.; Cell Transplantation -- history.; History of Medicine, 20th Cent.; Transplantation Immunology.
Description: In this book, international surgeons and other medical specialists contribute 19 chapters detailing the histories of several important areas of transplant medicine including organ donation and sharing; liver, kidney, pancreas, islet, intestinal, heart, heart valve, lung, skin, corneal, pediatric, and arm transplantation; pediatric solid organ; immunosuppressive drugs; infectious diseases in transplantation; and ethical issues.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.