Main description:

An up-to-date overview of blood and marrow transplantations, the book discusses in detail Indication to transplantation and pre-transplant considerations. An outlook on the latest developments and their future aspects is included, while problems and pre- and post-transplant complications are fully explored.

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?.- 225.