Main description:

This book presents a clear and concise summary of the clinical tenets of lung transplantation with an update on recent developments in the field. It examines the operational principles which underpin successful lung transplantation and shows how an evidenced based approach combined with wisdom borne of experience leads to better outcomes in day-to-day management. Focused on simplicity and elegance of style with ample visual images, this book provides a unique overview of trends and strategies for the best outcomes in lung transplantation. Approachable and easily digested, this book will be a go-to resource for professionals seeking a succinct and well-illustrated guide to this growing area of surgical transplantation.

Contents:

Who and When to Transplant.- DCD vs DBD.- ECMO and EVLP.- Immunosuppression.- Acute Cellular Rejection.- Antibody Mediated Rejection.- The Human Respiratory Microbiome.- Community Acquired Respiratory Viruses.- Surveillance Bronchoscopy.- Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunction: Phenotypes and the future.- Lung Transplantation for Interstitial lung disease.- Lung Transplantation for Obstructive lung diseases.- Lung Transplantation for pulmonary hypertension.- Fungal Infection.- How to measure success.