Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD) Liver Transplantation A Pract
This book presents the first comprehensive review of all facets of liver transplantation using DCD donors. Each of the 19 chapters are written by leading experts in the field, representing some of the most experienced DCD liver transplant programs in the
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Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD) Liver Transplantation
Kristopher P. Croome • Paolo Muiesan C. Burcin Taner Editors
Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD) Liver Transplantation A Practical Guide
Editors Kristopher P. Croome Department of Transplant Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, FL USA
Paolo Muiesan Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Birmingham UK
C. Burcin Taner Department of Transplant Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, FL USA
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To my amazing wife Sarah; you are my rock, my inspiration, and my partner in all that I do. Also to my children Xander and Charlotte, you bring light and joy to each and every day. Finally to all of my mentors; I am forever grateful for all the opportunities and guidance you have given me. Kristopher P. Croome To all the young and older patients awaiting the gift of life and to the donors who have made transplantation possible. To my parents and sisters and to my sons Andrea and Matteo. Paolo Muiesan To my partner in life and wife Nilufer Ertekin-Taner for constantly trying to make me a better person. To my daughters Su and Ada for constantly trying to make me a better dad. To patients who trust us to make scientific progress towards a better future. C. Burcin Taner
Preface
The transplant community continues to pursue novel strategies to help alleviate the worldwide disparity between the number of patients awaiting liver transplantation and the availability of donor organs. Donation after circulatory death (DCD) donors represents a large area of potential growth in organ av
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