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A Guide to Blood and Marrow Transplantation

This book provides an introduction to marrow and peripheral blood stem cell transplantation (including cord blood transplants), emphasizing the principles of this rapidly evolving area. A brief historical perspective is given and the latest developments are discussed. Particular attention is given t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Deeg, H. Joachim, Klingemann, Hans-Georg (Author), Phillips, Gordon L. (Author), Zant, Gary Van (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 1999, 1999
Edition:3rd ed. 1999
Subjects:
Transplantation
Hematology
Transplantation Of Organs, Tissues, Etc
Oncology
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • I. Pretransplant Considerations
  • 1. Rationale and Indications for Transplantation
  • 2. Timing of Transplantation
  • 3. Stem Cell Sources
  • 4. Preparation for Stem Cell Transplantation
  • 5. Cost Considerations
  • II. Transplant Procedure
  • 1. Conditioning Regimens
  • 2. Collection and Processing of Stem Cells
  • 3. In Vitro Expansion of Stem Cells
  • 4. Genetic Manipulation of Hematopoietic Stem Cells
  • 5. Prevention and Treatment of Relapse
  • III. Transplant-Related Problems
  • 1. Side Effects of Conditioning Regimens
  • 2. Graft Failure
  • 3. Graft-Versus-Host Disease
  • 4. Management of Infections
  • 5. Single and Multi-Organ Failure
  • 6. Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease
  • 7. Delayed Complications
  • IV. Long-Term Follow-Up
  • 1. Follow-Up After Discharge from the Transplant Center
  • 2. Rehabilitation
  • QuoVadis?
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