Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in

A guide to the practice of stem cell transplantation, its status in the treatment of various disorders and the problems that arise after transplantation, aimed at the whole transplant team. An up to date guide to best practice in the use of stem cell transplantation, covering current status in the treatment of malignant and non-malignant conditions, practical aspects and problems such as infection and graft versus host disease. Has a practical, accessible approach with free use of algorithms, list tables. Aimed at the whole transplant team - this is an interdisciplinary field. International contributor team with editors in the UK and USA. Illustrated in colour throughout.

Setting The Scene
Introduction
Essential biology of stem cell transplantation
The Role Of Stem Cell Transplantation In Treatment
Acute myeloid leukaemia
Chronic myeloid leukaemia
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia in adults
Childhood leukemias
The myelodysplastic syndromes
Multiple myeloma
Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
Solid tumors in children
Breast cancer
Solid tumors in adults
Germ cell tumors
Primary immunodeficiency diseases
Acquired aplastic anemia and Fanconi anemia
Thalassaemia and sickle cell disease
Lysosomal storage disorders
Autoimmune disorders
Preparation For Transplant
Patient selection: preliminary interview, screening of apient and donor
Stem cell donor registries
Cord blood banks and umbilical cord blood transplantation in children and adults
Human leukocyte antigen matching, compatibility testing and donor selection
Collection and processing of marrow and blood hematopoietic stem cells
Vascular access
High-dose regimens for autologous stem cell transplantation
Myeloablative conditioning regimens for allogeneic transplantation
Reduced-intensity conditioning for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Transplants from unrelated or mismatched family donors
Management of the older patient
Post-Transplant Care
Transfusion medicine support for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
The transplant pharmacopoeia
Nutrition support
Barrier precautions, prophylaxis and neutropenic fever
Re-immunization after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Psychological and supportive care issues in the transplant setting
Management Of Post-Transplant Complications
Graft failure
Acute graft-versus-host disease
Chronic graft-versus-host disease
Management of relapse and minimal residual disease after stem cell allografting
Bacterial infections
Viral infections
Fungal infections
Parasitic infections
Multiple organ failure and intensive care
Late effects
The Wider Perspective
Starting a hemopoietic stem cell transplant unit
Ethical and legal considerations in stem cell transplantation
How to build and use a stem cell transplant database
Blood and marrow transplant organizations
Stem cell transplantation - future prospects
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