Bøger af Alice Foster

A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure that involves the replacement of a diseased kidney with a healthy kidney received from a donor. There are several surgical complications associated with kidney transplantation such as infection, bleeding, blockage of the blood vessels to the new kidney, lack of new kidney function at first, and leakage of urine or blockage of urine in the ureter. The post-operative management of a kidney transplant includes keeping the area of surgery dry and clean since contact with water increases the risk for infection. Any activity or posture that places pressure on the operated area or the transplanted kidney should also be avoided. The blood pressure and weight of the operated patient should also be monitored regularly. Any signs or symptoms such as fever, increase in pain around location of incision, swelling, redness, or bleeding from the operated site must be reported to a doctor immediately. This book provides comprehensive insights into the surgical complications and medical management of kidney transplantation in detail. It is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area of medicine as well as for experts.

A kidney transplant refers to a type of surgical procedure that involves implanting a healthy kidney from a deceased or living donor into a patient who is suffering from kidney dysfunction. It is the preferred treatment for kidney failure in contrast to lifelong dependence on dialysis. Kidney transplants are performed to benefit people suffering from end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease. Significant risks associated with kidney transplant surgery include a cancer or disease that can be transmitted through the donated kidney, rejection or failure of a donated kidney, etc. High blood pressure, bleeding, blood clots, and weight gain are examples of possible side effects of the kidney transplant procedure. This book unravels the recent studies on kidney transplantation and the latest advances in its clinical management. It will also provide interesting topics for research which interested readers can take up. This book will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.

The damage or disease related to the kidney is referred to as renal disease or kidney disease. The causes of kidney disease include deposition of the immunoglobulin A antibodies in the glomerulus, toxicity of chemotherapy agents, xanthine oxidase deficiency and long-term exposure to lead or its salts. Nephritis is an inflammatory kidney disease that has several types depending upon the location of the inflammation. It can be diagnosed by blood tests. Another common type of kidney disease is nephrosis. It is a non-inflammatory kidney disease. Nephritis can give rise to nephritic syndrome, while nephrosis can cause nephrotic syndrome. Kidney diseases cause loss of kidney functions and can ultimately cause kidney failure. The diagnosis and management of kidney disease is done by examining medical history, physical examination, a urine test and an ultrasound of the kidneys, known as renal ultrasonography. It can be treated through renal replacement therapy. The topics included in this book on kidney diseases are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It discusses the fundamentals as well as modern approaches of the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases. This book is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area as well as for experts.