FOREIGN DEVELOPMENTS IN SURGICAL TRANSPLANTATION,

Abstract

A brief history of surgical transplantation in general, and of Soviet activities in this area in particular, is presented. Surgical practice and research facilities and major personalities of the Soviet Union are outlined. Soviet activities and research are discussed in reference to the transplantation of: skin; tumor transplants, fasciae; tendons; cartilage; muscle; bone and bone marrow; endocrine glands; heart, lung, kidney, intestine, and other organs; and the extremities. Biochemical, pathologic, and immunobiologic aspects are included in the discussion. A current state-of-the-art in the Soviet Union is projected. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0628763

Entities

People

  • Howard S. Friedman

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anatomy
  • Biological Sciences
  • Bone And Bones
  • Bone Marrow
  • Bones
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Cartilage
  • Endocrine Glands
  • Glands
  • Intestines
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Personality
  • Research Facilities
  • Surgical Transplantation
  • Transplantation
  • Ussr

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Library and Information Science
  • Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology