Main description:

This concise book provides an overview of the essential aspects of transplant nephrology. Chapters cover patient evaluation, treatment options, complications and post kidney transplant approaches to various common chronic diseases. The importance of proper immunosuppressants adjustment to improve the graft half-life and overall patient quality of life are also highlighted. Up to date and practical, this book gives nephrologists and providers that treat kidney transplant patients a succinct resource on management.

Contents:

Introduction to Kidney TransplantationEnd Stage Renal Disease - Treatment options: Dialysis vs TransplantPre kidney transplant evaluationKidney transplant-Immunosuppression and RejectionPost kidney transplant immediate complications: wound, delayed graft functionPost kidney transplant: Cardiovascular complicationsPost kidney transplant: Infectious complicationPost kidney transplant: MalignanciesPost kidney transplant: HypertensionPost kidney transplant: DiabetesPost kidney transplant: ObesityPost kidney transplant: Hematological complicationsPost kidney transplant: Bone Mineral DiseaseTransplant and Pregnancy