Challenges in Pediatric Kidney Transplantation: A Practical Guide

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the unique challenges inherent in pediatric kidney transplantation, with a focus on infections, surgical challenges, and medication issues. It features case presentations of typical pediatric transplant scenarios and is written by experts in the field.

Format: Hardback
Length: 430 pages
Publication date: 27 June 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate challenges associated with pediatric kidney transplantation, offering a thorough examination of the unique obstacles that arise during this process. It begins by exploring the challenges encountered during the pre-transplant stage, where infections pose a significant risk to patients. The text then delves into the surgical complexities involved in the actual transplantation, highlighting the technical difficulties and risks involved. Additionally, it addresses the challenges posed by medication management in the post-transplant stage, emphasizing the need for careful monitoring and adjustment of medications to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

To enhance the understanding of these challenges, the book includes high-yield case presentations that showcase typical pediatric transplant scenarios. These case presentations cover a range of topics, from the pre-transplant management of children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) to the evaluation and treatment of antibody-mediated rejection in children. Each case presentation is written by experts in the field, providing valuable insights and practical guidance for clinicians, practitioners, and trainees who manage or are interested in this challenging group of patients.

Challenges in Pediatric Kidney Transplantation: A Practical Guide is an invaluable resource for clinicians, practitioners, and trainees who seek to improve their knowledge and expertise in pediatric kidney transplantation. By providing a comprehensive overview of the challenges faced during each stage of the process, as well as featuring case presentations that illustrate real-world scenarios, the book equips readers with the tools they need to provide optimal care for these vulnerable patients.

Weight: 952g
Dimension: 162 x 241 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030747824
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021