Bone Marrow Transplantation
Translated by M. Harrison Weiss
Published in December 1991
Book
Paperback/Softback
VIII, 124 pages
978-3-8055-5518-0 (ISBN)
Description
Advances in clinical bone marrow transplantation during the last two decades have promoted its worldwide acceptance as a treatment modality for a number of life-threatening diseases of the haematopoietic system. This handbook provides convenient access to key information on all aspects of bone marrow transplantation, from immunological considerations to follow-up care. Authored by specialists with many years of experience, the chapters integrate recent developments, basic knowledge and helpful guidelines to the clinical practice of bone marrow transplantation.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Basel
Switzerland
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
14 Schaubilder, 19 Tabellen
14 figs., 6 colored plates, 13 tab.
Dimensions
Height: 17 cm
Width: 12 cm
Weight
140 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-8055-5518-0 (9783805555180)
Schweitzer Classification
Content
Immunological aspects of bone marrow transplantation; conditioning therapy; technique of bone marrow harvest; clinical course after bone marrow transplantation; indications and clinical results; problems of bone marrow transplantation; transplantation using unrelated bone marrow donors; psycho-social problems associated with bone marrow transplantation; follow-up care after allogeneic bone marrow transplantation; autologous bone marrow transplantation; prospects; recommendations for HLA typing and MLC testing.