Pediatric Liver Transplantation. A Clinical Guide

Written and edited by global leaders in the field Pediatric Liver Transplantation: A Clinical Guide covers all aspects of treatment and management regarding this multifaceted procedure and unique patient population. This practical reference offers detailed focused guidance in a highly templated easy-to-consult format covering everything from pre-transplantation preparation to surgical techniques to post-operative complications.

• Provides an in-depth understanding of all aspects of pediatric liver transplantation, ideal for pediatric hepatologists, pediatric transplant surgeons, and others on the pediatric transplant team.
• Covers all surgical techniques in detail, including split graft, living related, auxiliary, and domino. 
• Discusses pediatric liver transplantation consideration for an increasing number of additional metabolic, hematologic and renal conditions; breakthroughs in grafting and stem cell therapy; and techniques and present role of hepatocyte transplantation.
• Uses a quick-reference templated format; each chapter includes an overview, pathophysiology, conventional management, controversies, and bulleted summary of key take-aways. 
• Includes state-of-the-art mini-reviews based on updated references and author experience throughout the text.
•  Features a full-color design with numerous algorithms, figures, and radiological and histopathological photos.
• 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.

By Nedim Hadzic; Ulrich Baumann, Consultant Paediatric Hepatologist and Valérie MCLIN