Autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplantation
β Scribed by G. L. Mancardi
- Publisher
- Springer Milan
- Year
- 2005
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 21 KB
- Volume
- 26
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1590-1874
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## Introduction: The haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a treatment option for haematological malignancies, solid tumors, and non-malignant diseases as well. The HSCT has an influence on the course of the disease and the quality of life (QoL) similar to other curative methods. ##
There has been a dramatic increase in the number of autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplants over the last decade. Faster recovery of cell counts, lesser transplant morbidity, shorter hospital stay and reduced cost compared with marrow autografts have been the main advantages of autologous