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1 online resource (xi, 378 pages) : illustrations |
| Summary |
Diabetes Mellitus is the principal cause of kidney failure and blindness in adults and leads to more cases of amputation and impotence than any other disease. It is one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood. The aims of pancreas or islet transplantation are to improve the quality of life of patients with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus and to ameliorate secondary complications. This book provides a comprehensive and international review of the recent advances in pancreas and islet transplantation. It covers surgical techniques, issues surrounding organ preservation, immunosuppression and the control of other complications, all of which contribute to the potential for such transplantations to evolve as the treatment of choice for insulin dependent diabetes. The editors have compiled a strong and international team of contributing authors |
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Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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Pancreas -- Transplantation
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Islands of Langerhans -- Transplantation
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Pancreas Transplantation
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Islets of Langerhans Transplantation
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Abdominal.
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Islands of Langerhans -- Transplantation
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Pancreas -- Transplantation
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Hakim, Nadey S., 1958-
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Stratta, R. J. (Robert J.)
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Gray, Derek
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| ISBN |
1417599766 |
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9781417599769 |
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1281015423 |
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9781281015426 |
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9786611015428 |
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6611015426 |
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