9781639274864
Kyle Baxter
American Medical Publishers
English
2021
Surgery
238
$ 158.99
Organ transplantation is a medical procedure in which an organ is transferred from the body of a donor to that of a recipient. It can be used to replace a damaged or missing organ. Organs and tissues can also be transplanted within the same person's body. These are called autografts. Transplants done between two individuals of the same species are called allografts. Organs can be sourced either from a living or a cadaveric source. Kidneys, livers and hearts are the most commonly transplanted organs. Some of the tissues which can be transplanted are cornea and musculoskeletal grafts. This book traces the progress of this field and highlights some of its key concepts and applications. It is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex advancements in the field of organ transplantation. This book will help the readers in keeping pace with the rapid changes in this field.