Introduction: Infections in Solid Organ Transplantation
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Introduction: Infections in solid organ transplantation.
The use of solid organ transplantation (SOT) has been established as accepted therapy for end-stage disease of the kidneys, liver, heart and lungs for nearly 30 years. Intestinal and pancreas transplantation are also generally available but are provided on a more limited basis. While surgical procedures are well established, the field of transplantation continues to explore and experience innov...
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عنوان ژورنال: American Journal of Transplantation
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1600-6135
DOI: 10.1111/ajt.12093