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Transplantation

• About the Heart and Blood Vessels
  

  Detailed anatomical description of the heart's blood vessels, including simple definitions and a labeled, full-color illustration

• Anatomy and Function of the Electrical System
  

  Detailed anatomical description of the heart's electrical system, including simple definitions and a labeled, full-color illustration

• Anatomy and Function of the Heart Valves
  

  Detailed anatomical description of the heart valves, including simple definitions and a labeled, full-color illustration

• Bone Marrow
  

  Detailed information on bone marrow and bone marrow transplantation in children

• Bone Marrow Transplantation in Children
  

  The goal of a bone marrow transplant is to transfuse healthy bone marrow cells into a child after his or her own unhealthy bone marrow has been eliminated.

• Glossary - Transplantation
  

  Glossary of terms relating to transplantation in children

• The Heart
  

  Detailed information on the anatomy of the heart and heart transplantation in children

• Home Page - Transplantation
  

  Detailed information on transplantation in children

• The Kidneys
  

  Detailed anatomical description of the kidneys

• Anatomy and Function of the Liver
  

  Detailed anatomical description of the liver

• The Liver
  

  Detailed anatomical description of the liver and liver transplantation in children

• Liver Transplantation in Children
  

  Detailed information on liver transplantation in children

• The Lungs
  

  Detailed anatomical description of the lungs and lung transplantation in children

• Anatomy of the Respiratory System in Children
  

  Detailed anatomical description of the respiratory system, including simple definitions and labeled, full-color illustrations

• Online Resources - Transplantation
  

  List of online resources to find additional information on transplantation

• Topic Index - Transplantation
  

  Detailed information on transplantation in children

• Chronic Illness and Transplantation Issues and the Adolescent
  

  Detailed information on chronic illness and transplantation issues and the adolescent

• Anatomy of the Urinary System
  

  Detailed anatomical description of the urinary system, including simple definitions and labeled, full-color illustrations

• Kidney Transplantation in Children
  

  Detailed information on kidney transplant, including why a kidney transplant is recommended, what is involved in kidney transplant surgery, and long-term outlook for a child after a kidney transplant

• Overview of Blood and Blood Components
  

  Human blood consists of about 22 percent solids and 78 percent water. The components of blood are plasma, fat globules, chemicals, and gases.

• Heart Transplantation in Children
  

  Detailed information on heart transplant, including why a heart transplant is recommended, what is involved in heart transplant surgery, and long-term outlook for a child after a heart transplant

• Lung Transplantation in Children
  

  Detailed information on lung transplant, including why a lung transplant is recommended, what is involved in lung transplant surgery, and long-term outlook for a child after a lung transplant