Introduction --;Pretransplant Considerations. Rationale and Indications for Transplantations. Timing of Transplantation. Stem Cell Sources. Preparation for Stem Cell Transplantation. Cost Considerations --;Transplant Procedure. Conditioning Regimens. Collection and Processing of Stem Cells. In Vitro Expansion of Stem Cells. Genetic Manipulation of Hematopoietic Stem Cells. Prevention and Treatment of Relapse --;Transplant-Related Problems --;Side Effects of Conditioning Regimens. Graft Failure. Graft-Versus-Host Disease. Management of Infections. Single and Multi- Organ Failure. Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease. Delayed Complications --;Long-Term Observations. Follow-Up After Discharge from the Transplant Center. Rehabilitation --;Quo Vadis.
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.