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Composite Tissue Allograft

Author : Nadey S Hakim
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 1911299247
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (112 download)

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Download or read book Composite Tissue Allograft written by Nadey S Hakim and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2006-05-05 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first textbook of its kind dealing with composite tissue allograft and allograft transplantation, provides an excellent overview on the subject. It provides a clear description of the current status of the transplant of every composite tissue allograft already performed and others which are still at the basic experimental level.The editors of the book, who also contribute chapters in their expertise, are world renowned surgeons. This book opens with an introductory chapter on the history of this type of transplantation and then details the clinical experience in each graft such as hand, larynx, face, uterus and the related histopathology, immunosuppression and immunomodulation.A multidisciplinary and comprehensive presentation of the various aspects of this new area of transplantation will allow the reader to understand the complexity and the challenges of composite tissue transplantation. A number of important topics are analyzed and discussed in detail, such as the ethical, medicolegal, psychological and immunological implications. New rehabilitation techniques and strategies, together with innovative tools for the functional evaluation of the transplanted parts, are highlighted. A section on the experimental work underlines what lies ahead of us./a

Transplantation of Composite Tissue Allografts

Author : Charles W. Hewitt
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 038774682X
Total Pages : 490 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (877 download)

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Book Synopsis Transplantation of Composite Tissue Allografts by : Charles W. Hewitt

Download or read book Transplantation of Composite Tissue Allografts written by Charles W. Hewitt and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-12-20 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This brilliant synthesis summarizes all of the recent accomplishments – as well as the ongoing research – in the field of composite tissue transplantation. It includes sections on hand transplantation and vascularized bone marrow transplantation. The volume focuses on immunology and the biotechnology/bioengineering aspects of transplantation surgery, as those two areas have demonstrated the most growth within the last five years in terms of current research.

Transplantation Surgery

Author : Nadey Hakim
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9781852332860
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (328 download)

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Download or read book Transplantation Surgery written by Nadey Hakim and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2001-03-10 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is like a fairy story! Or at least a beautiful epic, a truly significant page in the history of medicine, a staggering scene in which several actors come into play, both fundamentalists and clinical practitioners, eager to place all these new developments at the disposal of those suffering from ill health. Everyone is passionate about their work, be it providing new knowledge or perfecting new therapeutic methods. Man has always been fascinated by the possibility of replacing a damaged organ with a healthy one. Several attempts have been made over the centuries, and some miracles have been reported, such as those of Saint Damien and Saint Come as illustrated by Fra Angelico. The modern saga, however, started more modestly on the mouse. It is on the mouse that the first tissue group was discovered; yet the study of human tissue groups could only be carried out on a human. One human must be subjected to the thousands of tests that have enabled us to unravel the extraordinary complexity of the HLA system.

Introduction to Organ Transplantation

Author : Nadey Hakim
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 1848168543
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (481 download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Organ Transplantation written by Nadey Hakim and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2012 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition of the introduction to the field of organ transplantation provides an excellent overview of the tremendous progress made in recent decades, and gives a clear description of the current status of transplant surgery for students and trainees with an interest in this field. It opens with introductory chapters on the history of transplantation and the basic science of immunobiology, and then examines through an organ-based structure the practice of transplantation in each major system, from skin to intestine. There is a 13-year gap between the first and second edition, and this is highlighted in the new collection of chapters of this updated version. This is a timely publication produced in line with the rapidly advancing field of transplantation. The editor, Nadey S Hakim, is a consultant transplant and general surgeon at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, England, and has put together this second volume that will serve as an invaluable guide for transplant surgeons as well as trainees.

Transplantation at a Glance

Author : Menna Clatworthy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118308549
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (183 download)

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Download or read book Transplantation at a Glance written by Menna Clatworthy and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-06-14 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Facial Trauma Surgery E-Book

Author : Amir H Dorafshar
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323509606
Total Pages : 603 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (235 download)

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Book Synopsis Facial Trauma Surgery E-Book by : Amir H Dorafshar

Download or read book Facial Trauma Surgery E-Book written by Amir H Dorafshar and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-02-18 with total page 603 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering authoritative guidance and a multitude of high-quality images, Facial Trauma Surgery: From Primary Repair to Reconstruction is the first comprehensive textbook of its kind on treating primary facial trauma and delayed reconstruction of both the soft tissues and craniofacial bony skeleton. This unique volume is a practical, complete reference for clinical presentation, fracture pattern, classification, and management of patients with traumatic facial injury, helping you provide the best possible outcomes for patients' successful reintegration into work and society. - Explains the basic principles and concepts of primary traumatic facial injury repair and secondary facial reconstruction. - Offers expert, up-to-date guidance from global leaders in plastic and reconstructive surgery, otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery, oral maxillofacial surgery, neurosurgery, and oculoplastic surgery. - Covers innovative topics such as virtual surgical planning, 3D printing, intraoperative surgical navigation, post-traumatic injury, treatment of facial pain, and the roles of microsurgery and facial transplantation in the treatment facial traumatic injuries. - Includes an end commentary in every chapter provided by Dr. Paul Manson, former Chief of Plastic Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital and a pioneer in the field of acute treatment of traumatic facial injuries. - Offers videos that clarify surgical technique, including intraoperative guidance and imaging; transconjunctival approach to the orbit and reconstruction of a zygomaticomaxillary complex fracture; calvarial bone autograft splitting; dental splinting; a systematic method for reading a craniofacial CT scan; and more. - Features superb photographs and illustrations throughout, as well as evidence-based summaries in current areas of controversy. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Regenerative Medicine Applications in Organ Transplantation

Author : Giuseppe Orlando
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 012398520X
Total Pages : 1050 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (239 download)

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Book Synopsis Regenerative Medicine Applications in Organ Transplantation by : Giuseppe Orlando

Download or read book Regenerative Medicine Applications in Organ Transplantation written by Giuseppe Orlando and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2013-10-11 with total page 1050 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Regenerative Medicine Applications in Organ Transplantation illustrates exactly how these two fields are coming together and can benefit one another. It discusses technologies being developed, methods being implemented, and which of these are the most promising. The text encompasses tissue engineering, biomaterial sciences, stem cell biology, and developmental biology, all from a transplant perspective. Organ systems considered include liver, renal, intestinal, pancreatic, and more. Leaders from both fields have contributed chapters, clearly illustrating that regenerative medicine and solid organ transplantation speak the same language and that both aim for similar medical outcomes. The overall theme of the book is to provide insight into the synergy between organ transplantation and regenerative medicine. Recent groundbreaking achievements in regenerative medicine have received unprecedented coverage by the media, fueling interest and enthusiasm in transplant clinicians and researchers. Regenerative medicine is changing the premise of solid organ transplantation, requiring transplantation investigators to become familiar with regenerative medicine investigations that can be extremely relevant to their work. Similarly, regenerative medicine investigators need to be aware of the needs of the transplant field to bring these two fields together for greater results. - Bridges the gap between regenerative medicine and solid organ transplantation and highlights reasons for collaboration - Explains the importance and future potential of regenerative medicine to the transplant community - Illustrates to regenerative medicine investigators the needs of the transplant discipline to drive and guide investigations in the most promising directions

Orthopedic Surgical Oncology For Bone Tumors

Author : Harzem Özger
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030733270
Total Pages : 556 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (37 download)

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Book Synopsis Orthopedic Surgical Oncology For Bone Tumors by : Harzem Özger

Download or read book Orthopedic Surgical Oncology For Bone Tumors written by Harzem Özger and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-12-02 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This atlas presents a collection of richly illustrated teaching cases. It covers the fundamentals of orthopedic oncology complemented with relevant aspects that are demonstrated using individual cases. In a specialty that deals with a relatively smaller number of cases compared to tumors of other systems, this atlas prepares readers for clinical practice by combining a problem-based learning (PBL) approach, which lies on the continuum between structured and guided learning, with theory and practical insights. The book is divided into sections, arranged according to anatomical regions and the reconstruction type. Each section focuses on a specific anatomical region, and each case presentation includes the basic clinical history, basic principles, preoperative, perioperative and radiographic images, a pitfall list, treatment strategy, technical pearls, outcomes and complications. For each region the authors discuss both the biological and non-biological reconstruction techniques. The book is designed to actively involve the reader, making it an invaluable tool for all orthopedic surgeons confronted with oncologic surgery. The book is intended for trainees in orthopedics, orthopedic oncology fellows as well as practicing consultants.

Emerging Transplant Infections

Author : Michele I. Morris
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9783030258689
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (586 download)

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Download or read book Emerging Transplant Infections written by Michele I. Morris and published by Springer. This book was released on 2021-06-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of transplant medicine has evolved significantly since the first kidney transplant was performed in 1954. Innovations in transplant immunosuppression have lowered the risk of organ rejection so that infectious complications are now the leading cause of hospitalization and mortality after solid organ transplant. Infection is also cited as the leading cause of non-relapse mortality after stem cell transplantation. As transplant centers have recognized the importance of transplant specific expertise in patient outcomes, the field of transplant infectious diseases has expanded into a recognized and highly valued subspecialty. International growth in solid organ and stem cell transplantation has outpaced access to such expertise, with some centers employing microbiology laboratory directors and transplant nephrologists as their lead infectious diseases consultants. This has been a particular challenge as the use of novel immunosuppressive regimens in new geographic and immigrant populations have fueled the emergence of new infection syndromes, with the initial presentation sometimes occurring in this most vulnerable patient population. This digital-first book is designed to meet the needs of practitioners engaged in transplant infectious disease practice who need more depth than they are able to find in UpToDate. It provides an overview of emerging infectious disease challenges with clinically relevant information regarding the epidemiology, diagnosis, management, and prevention of infections in solid organ and stem cell transplant recipients. Each chapter focuses on a clinical syndrome or pathogen with new or emerging implications for transplant patients. Given the rapidly evolving nature of emerging infections and topics in transplant infections, no resource has been published on these increasingly notorious issues; this this text is written by top, global experts who regularly update the material to ensure that readers will always have access to the most cutting edge material available. The editorial team consists of three experienced leaders in the field, all of whom have a strong record of scholarship and publication, as well as an international reputation. All three have focused their academic careers on emerging infectious diseases in transplantation, including a current and a past president of various infectious diseases and transplantation societies. The editors are also experienced reviewers and authors who have collaborated on multiple previous projects. All are committed to this project as a unique opportunity to make an important contribution to their field.

Atlas of Operative Maxillofacial Trauma Surgery

Author : Michael Perry
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1447128559
Total Pages : 834 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (471 download)

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Book Synopsis Atlas of Operative Maxillofacial Trauma Surgery by : Michael Perry

Download or read book Atlas of Operative Maxillofacial Trauma Surgery written by Michael Perry and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-11-08 with total page 834 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The idea behind this book is to produce a fully comprehensive and highly illustrated “how to” technical reference manual, demonstrating surgical procedures in a step by step manner. This book also covers assessment and investigations, but focuses on the surgical and non surgical management of all aspect of maxillofacial trauma. It will include most, if not all, of the surgical approaches and techniques used, for all injuries. This volume includes emergency procedures and the various techniques in repair of fractures and soft tissue injuries, from the simple to the complex. Each step is illustrated photographically or with line diagrams, with explanatory text. This will enable surgical trainees and surgeons with limited trauma experience to understand how and why any particular procedure is undertaken.

Nasal Reconstruction

Author : Frederick J. Menick
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0702030082
Total Pages : 789 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Nasal Reconstruction written by Frederick J. Menick and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2009 with total page 789 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A nasal reconstruction authority shows you how to obtain the best outcomes and repair unsatisfactory results from former surgeries. In addition to presenting the latest principles and techniques, this new resource also examines evolving concepts and methods, keeping you at the forefront of today's practice. The book emphasizes the restoration of nasal defects-from simple to complex-and achieving normal appearance and function. Comprehensive coverage of all nasal injuries and available surgical methods-both cutting edge as well as older, established approaches-help you choose the best approach for each patient and situation. Full-color clinical photos offer real-life clinical views of conditions and step-by-step surgical results, and a bonus DVD-featuring operative clips-shows techniques in action as well as providing hints and tips for obtaining optimal surgical outcomes. Offers detailed coverage of the principles of nasal reconstruction and application of the aesthetic principles as they apply to the whole face. Discusses design, planning, technique, and pitfalls to avoid for the full range of nasal reconstruction for complete surgical management guidance. Covers the latest topics in reconstruction including three-stage forehead flap . repair of the cocaine nose . advances in the use of free flaps for lining . forehead skin graft . microvascular reconstruction of the nose and face . and revision surgery to equip you to meet a wide range of surgical needs. Features guidance on reconstruction of nasal defects due to cancer, trauma, infection, congential deformity, drug abuse, and collagen vascular disease. Provides expert advice on revision surgery-as well as refinement/touch-up procedures-to effectively handle a previously repaired nose. Includes a DVD with 90 minutes of surgical footage-including cases with a complete 2 stage and a 3 stage folded forehead flap-as well as hints and tips for obtaining optimal surgical outcomes.

Plastic Surgery - Principles and Practice E-Book

Author : Rostam Farhadieh
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323653820
Total Pages : 924 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (236 download)

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Book Synopsis Plastic Surgery - Principles and Practice E-Book by : Rostam Farhadieh

Download or read book Plastic Surgery - Principles and Practice E-Book written by Rostam Farhadieh and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-04-22 with total page 924 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With detailed, expert guidance on each essential topic, Plastic Surgery: Principles and Practice offers single-volume convenience without sacrificing complete coverage of this multi-faceted field. Written by global leading authorities, it provides concise, easy-to-follow instruction with the clinical details and supportive data needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Offers thorough coverage of facelift procedures, rhinoplasty, otoplasty and more, along with clinical pearls from masters in the field. Features hundreds of high-quality images including anatomical line art, case photos, and procedural operative photos. I Includes a superb selection of procedural videos of global experts performing key techniques within operating room and close-up clinical pearls. An ideal resource for residents, fellows, and practitioners in plastic surgery, as well as those in otolaryngology, vascular surgery, and cosmetic dermatology.

Composite Tissue Allograft

Author : Nadey S. Hakim
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Composite Tissue Allograft written by Nadey S. Hakim and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text provides an excellent overview on composite tissue allograft and allograft transplantation. A clear description of the current status of the transplant of every compsite tissue allograft already performed and others which are still at the basic expierimental level.

CURRENT Diagnosis and Treatment Surgery: Thirteenth Edition

Author : Gerard Doherty
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071635157
Total Pages : 1328 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (716 download)

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Book Synopsis CURRENT Diagnosis and Treatment Surgery: Thirteenth Edition by : Gerard Doherty

Download or read book CURRENT Diagnosis and Treatment Surgery: Thirteenth Edition written by Gerard Doherty and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2009-08-20 with total page 1328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To-the-point information on more than 1000 diseases and disorders surgeons are most likely to encounter The leading single-source surgery book for house-staff, students, practitioners, and surgeons A Doody's Core Title for 2011! "This is an excellent source of updated, authoritative, and concise information on diseases encountered in general surgery and the surgical subspecialties of otolaryngology, urology, gynecology, orthopedics, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and pediatrics....This is a wonderful resource for all levels of surgical practitioners as well as nonsurgical practitioners. In my experience, it has provided me with a framework to prepare for both oral and written boards. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service Authoritative, concise, and completely up-to-date, CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Surgery features: Wide-ranging coverage that encompasses general surgery and all the important subspecialties including otolaryngology, urology, gynecology, orthopedics, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and pediatrics References linked to recent journal articles Logical quick-find organization made even more accessible by a comprehensive index More than 600 informative photographs and illustrations Detailed treatment algorithms NEW CD-ROM with content from Quick Answers: Surgery to speed diagnosis of symptoms and signs NEW Chapter on Training, Communication, Professionalism, and Systems-Based Practice Completely rewritten chapters on Wound Healing, Anesthesia, Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, The Heart, Neurosurgery, Gynecology, and Orthopedics

Scientific Principles of Adipose Stem Cells

Author : Lauren Kokai
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128193778
Total Pages : 486 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)

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Download or read book Scientific Principles of Adipose Stem Cells written by Lauren Kokai and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2021-08-19 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scientific Principles of Adipose Stem Cells provides readers with in-depth and expert knowledge on adipose stem cells, their developmental biologic origins, foundational research on ASC signaling mechanisms and immunomodulatory properties, and clinical insights into applications in regenerative medicine. Topics covered include basic adipose stem cell developmental biology and mechanisms of regulating self-renewal and activation in the stem cell niche, important methods for isolation and characterizing ASCs, and data on the impact on human demographics (age, sex, BMI) on ASC phenotype. A section devoted to ASC biology, ASCs for stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine, and ASCs in tissue engineering applications are also included. The book is written for scientists and clinicians who are broadly familiar with stem cells and basic cell biology principles and those seeking advanced information on adipose stem cells. - Coverage of basic adipose stem cell developmental biology (maturation process during embryogenesis) and mechanisms of regulating self-renewal and activation in the stem cell niche - Includes important methods for isolation and characterizing ASCs, as well as known data any impact of human demographics (age, sex, BMI) on ASC phenotype - An entire section dedicated to ASC biology, additional sections will be devoted to ASCs for stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine, as well as ASCs in tissue engineering applications

Reconstructive Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine

Author : Faith Zor
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9781032116761
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (167 download)

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Download or read book Reconstructive Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine written by Faith Zor and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-01-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book summarizes rapid progress and innovation in transplantation and regenerative medicine - the merger of reconstructive plastic surgery and transplantation - called Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation. This merger includes a wide variety of previously impossible translplantations using grafts derived from organ donors.

Allograft Procurement, Processing And Transplantation: A Comprehensive Guide For Tissue Banks

Author : Abdul Aziz Nather
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9813107707
Total Pages : 586 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (131 download)

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Book Synopsis Allograft Procurement, Processing And Transplantation: A Comprehensive Guide For Tissue Banks by : Abdul Aziz Nather

Download or read book Allograft Procurement, Processing And Transplantation: A Comprehensive Guide For Tissue Banks written by Abdul Aziz Nather and published by World Scientific Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010-08-30 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is written as a comprehensive guide for all tissue bank operators to procure and process bone and soft tissue allografts of highest quality standards for safe tissue transplantation practice in patients who require musculoskeletal tissue allograft transplantation. This comprehensive guide includes donor selection criteria, aseptic procurement techniques, laboratory testing and processing of grafts by deep freezing or freeze drying. It also includes sterilization of tissue grafts using gamma irradiation. Quality controls of tissue grafts are discussed in depth. The clinical transplantation of bone and soft tissue allografts is also discussed, with special consideration given to potential complications. Principles of sterile technique in the operating theater are described. The book also incorporates the basic sciences of tissue banking including anatomy, biomechanics, microbiology and immunology. It also covers radiation science so that the reader can better understand radiation sterilization of tissue grafts. Included in the book is a guide for public awareness programmes, radiation code of practice and general standards for tissue banking as recommended by the International Atomic Energy Agency.