Use of the Ionizing Radiation Technique for Tissue Sterilization

Preface; Introduction; The history of tissue transplantation; The ionizing radiation technique; Main components of the IAEA's programme; Tissue banking in Asia & the Pacific & the role played by the IAEA; Tissue banking in Latin America & the Caribbean & the role played by the IAEA; Tissue banking in Eastern Europe & the role played by Spain within the IAEA's training programme; Tissue banking in Africa & the role played by the IAEA; The IAEA's training programme; The importance of ethic in tissue banking; The Radiation Sterilization of Tissues Allografts: Requirements for Validation & Routine Control: New elements to be considered; The IAEA International Standards for Tissue Banking: New elements to be considered; The IAEA Public Awareness Strategies for Tissue Banks: New elements to be considered; The future role to be played by of ALABAT & APASTB; The IAEA Technical Advisory Committee; The future role to be played by the IAEA & WHO in the field of tissue banking; Annexes; Bibliography; Index.