A Guide to Bone Marrow Transplantation

Provides a revised and updated review of bone marrow transplantation, including information on pre-transplant considerations, the transplant procedure, acute and delayed transplant-related problems and future developments.

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The second revised and enlarged edition of this guide provides an up-to-date overview of bone marrow transplantation which includes pre-transplant considerations, the transplant procedure, acute and delayed transplant related problems and an outlook on future developments. It aims to help practising haematologists, oncologists and other physicians to develop an idea as to when bone marrow transplantation should be considered, what steps need to be taken to make it possible, what the costs are and how a donor can be selected. It also reviews potential complications and side effects, aspects particularly useful for the physician who assumes the care of patients after their return from a transplant centre.