Pulmonary Considerations in Solid Organ and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Edited by esteemed professionals Vivek Ahya, MD, MBA, and Joshua Diamond, MD, this edition of Clinics in Chest Medicine delves into the complex realm of pulmonary considerations in solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The expertly curated content brings together a team of renowned authors to share their insights on a range of topics.

Comprehensive Coverage of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT)

Discover the latest advancements in HSCT, including:

• Overview of HSCT transplantation and future directions in treating hematologic malignancies
• Early pulmonary complications of HSCT and prognosis of respiratory failure
• Late pulmonary complications of HSCT

Organ Transplantation: Insights into Lung, Heart, and Liver Transplantation

Explore the intricacies of organ transplantation, including:

• Overview of lung transplantation, heart-lung transplantation, and lung-liver transplantation
• Primary graft dysfunction after lung transplantation
• Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) in lung transplantation
• Evaluation and management of the potential lung donor, including ex vivo lung perfusion (EVLP)

Post-Transplantation Complications and Management

Stay up-to-date on the latest research and best practices for managing post-transplantation complications, including:

• Acute rejection and antibody-mediated rejection in lung transplantation
• Chronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD)
• Airway complications in lung transplantation
• PTLD in solid organ and HSCT transplantation

Infectious and Non-Infectious Complications in Solid Organ and HSCT Transplantation

Learn about the various infectious and non-infectious complications that can arise in solid organ and HSCT transplantation, including:

• Respiratory bacterial and mycobacterial infections
• Respiratory viral infections
• Respiratory fungal infections
• Non-infectious pulmonary complications of liver, heart, and kidney transplantation
• Hepatopulmonary syndrome and portal-pulmonary hypertension in liver failure, implications for liver transplantation

This comprehensive resource is an essential read for healthcare professionals, researchers, and students seeking to deepen their understanding of pulmonary considerations in solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Product Details:

Publisher: Elsevier

Publication Date: December 14, 2017

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0323552706

ISBN-13: 978-0323552707