By Nicholas R. Banner, Julia M. Polak, Magdi H. Yacoub
This publication offers a close account of the foundations and perform of latest lung transplantation. An comprehensive, overseas staff of contributing authors have mixed their services to supply the newest medical advancements and scientific wisdom according to their large adventure. The booklet covers pulmonary vascular and parenchymal lung sickness, which necessitate transplantation, including all features of the multidisciplinary administration of lung transplant sufferers. It concludes via taking a look at destiny advancements within the therapy of complicated breathing failure.
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