By Saskia Bos, Robin Vos, Andrew J. Fisher

Lung transplantation (LTx) is a life-saving treatment for people with severe end-stage lung disease. This concise, well-illustrated practical handbook provides a comprehensive overview of pre-, peri-, and post-transplant care addressing the complexity of lung transplantation, general follow-up, and common post-transplant complications. Simple, to-the-point short topics will answer potential questions by LTx trainees, fellows, and consultants; educating healthcare professionals involved in the care of LTx patients explaining the post-transplant journey along with examples of real-life cases.

Key Features

* Presents answers to common clinical questions during the post-transplant journey of a lung transplant recipient

* Shares practical/pragmatic approaches to diagnostic and management issues seen in the lung transplant population for clinicians from both within and external to transplant centres internationally, to gain practical experience

* Summarises the clinical aspects of LTx, with easy-to-navigate short text blocks, bullet points, and illustrations