Vitrification in Assisted Reproduction - A User's Manual (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)

Advances in technology now offer promising solutions to deal with the chronological aging of the cell, tissue or organ to synchronize its existence and its use. This book covers the developments in and benefits of the latest vitrification technology and its extensive applications in reproductive medicine. Protocols of gametes (oocyte and sperm), embryos, blastocysts and ovarian tissue cryopreservation have been reviewed by leaders in the field. In order to address the escalation in cross-border reproductive tourism entailing the transfer of reproductive cells and tissues rather than the patient, the challenges, caution and emerging possibilities of nitrogen vapor shipment of vitrified cells have been discussed. Current perspectives on oocyte banking present the reader with options and solutions to effectively utilize these gametes despite the physiological deterrents.The versatile applications and potential of vitrification of human embryonic stem cells, discussed in the concluding chapter, is an exciting reality offered by vitrification to help overcome numerous stumbling blocks in the management of various disorders.

General

Imprint:	Springer, India, Private Ltd
Country of origin:	India
Release date:	November 2014
First published:	2014
Editors:	Gautam Allahbadia • Masashige Kuwayama • Goral Gandhi
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	100
Edition:	2015 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-81-322-1526-4
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Diseases & disorders > General Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Gynaecology & obstetrics > General Books > Medicine > Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences > Human reproduction, growth & development > Reproductive medicine > General
LSN:	81-322-1526-5
Barcode:	9788132215264

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