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Scientific Basis of Tissue Transplantation.
Title:
Scientific Basis of Tissue Transplantation.
Author:
Philips, G. O.
ISBN:
9789812811400
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (602 pages)
Series:
Advances in Tissue Banking ; v.5

Advances in Tissue Banking
Contents:
CONTENTS -- List of Contributors -- Preface -- Introduction -- Section I: Anatomy -- Chapter 1 Anatomy of the Upper Limb -- Chapter 2 Anatomy of the Lower Limb -- Chapter 3 Anatomy of the Spine -- Chapter 4 Anatomy of the Pelvis -- Chapter 5 Anatomy of the Oral Maxillofacial Region -- Section II: Matrix Biology and Physiology of Tissues -- Chapter 6 The Organisation of the Extracellular Matrix -- Chapter 7 Histology of Bone -- Chapter 8 Histology of Cartilage -- Chapter 9 Basic Anatomy and Physiology of Human Skin -- Chapter 10 Anatomy and Embryology of Human Placenta Amnion and Chorion -- Chapter 11 Electron Microscopy of Human Amniotic Membrane -- Section III: Microbiology -- Chapter 12 Introduction to Medical Microbiology -- Chapter 13 Bioburden Estimation in Relation to Sterilisation -- Chapter 14 Transmissible Diseases of Particular Importance in the Immunocompromised and Transplant Recipients -- Section IV: Sterile Techniques -- Chapter 15 Principles of Sterile Technique -- Chapter 16 Sterile Procurement of Bones and Ligaments -- Chapter 17 Sterile Preparation of Tissue Grafts During Transplantation -- Section V: Radiation Sciences -- Chapter 18 Radiation Sciences -- Chapter 19 Effect of Radiation on Microorganisms - Mechanism of Radiation Sterilisation -- Chapter 20 Effects of Ionising Radiation on Viruses Proteins and Prions -- Section VI: Biology of Healing of Allografts -- Chapter 21 The Scientific Basis of Wound Healing -- Chapter 22 Healing Of Skin And Amnion Grafts -- Chapter 23 The Role of BMP in Bone Incorporation -- Chapter 24 Biology of Healing of Large Deep-Frozen Cortical Bone Allografts.

Chapter 25 The Biology of Massive Bone Allografts: Understanding Allograft Biology and Adapting it Towards Successful Clinical Application -- Chapter 26 Effect of Growth Factors on Healing and the Clinical Applications of Autogenous Platelet Rich Plasma Gel to Enhance Bone Formation -- Chapter 27 Biology and Biomechanics of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Allograft Reconstruction -- Section VII: Biomechanics of Allografts -- Chapter 28 Some Principles of Biomechanics - Structural and Material Properties -- Chapter 29 Biomechanics of Bone Allograft Transplantation -- Section VIII: Immunology -- Chapter 30 Basic Principles of Transplantation Immunology -- Subject Index.
Abstract:
This important book contains in one volume various subjects, including anatomy, physiology, microbiology, radiation sciences, biology of healing of allografts, biomechanics of allografts and transplantation immunology. It is intended for easy and comprehensive use by practitioners in the field of tissue banking and tissue transplantation. It can also serve as a textbook for a course in tissue banking. Sample Chapter(s). Introduction 1: Background (294 KB). Introduction 2: The Present Development (318 KB). Contents: Anatomy; Matrix Biology and Physiology of Tissues; Microbiology: Sterile Techniques; Radiation Sciences; Biology of Healing of Allografts; Biomechanics of Allografts; Immunology. Readership: Tissue bank operators - technologists, scientists, orthopaedic surgeons, radiation biologists and plastic surgeons.
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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