Author : Duke Todd
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781632417640
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (176 download)
Book Synopsis New Frontiers in Liver Transplantation by : Duke Todd
Download or read book New Frontiers in Liver Transplantation written by Duke Todd and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-17 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The replacement of a diseased liver with a healthy liver is known as liver transplantation. Liver transplantation is used as a treatment option for acute liver failure and end-stage liver disease. Orthotopic transplantation is a common and effective technique used for liver transplantation. The transplantation surgery usually takes 4 to 18 hours. The common requirements for a liver donor include good health, a blood type which is compatible with the recipient, having an age of 20-60 years, and being of similar or larger size than the recipient. Liver transplantation involves a few complications, such as infection, bleeding, possibility of blood clots, painful incision and prolonged recovery. This book brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of liver transplantation. It studies, analyzes and upholds the pillars of liver transplantation and its utmost significance in modern times. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject.