Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Comprehensive Overview

By Nicolaus Krüger, Axel R. Zander

The number of allogenic stem cell transplantations has significantly increased in recent years. Today, many hematological and non-malignant systemic diseases are routinely treated with this method, and for some patients, it is the only curative therapy available.

The growth in stem cell transplants can be attributed to the introduction of dose-reduced conditioning regimens, the increase in unrelated stem cell transplants, and the transplantation of older patients. Additionally, the rapid development of haplo-identical transplantation has made it possible to find a suitable donor for almost every patient.

This updated edition of the book provides a compact overview of the most important transplant-related questions concerning tissue typing, stem cell sources, indications for therapy, conditioning, and complications such as graft-versus-host disease (GvHD), infections, and psycho-social aspects.

Exploring Adoptive Immunotherapy and Future Developments

Further chapters discuss adoptive immunotherapy and prospective developments in stem cell transplantation, highlighting the high therapeutic potential of this treatment approach.

Book Details

ASIN: B098PHRFF3
Publisher: UNI-MED Verlag AG
Edition: 4th
Publication Date: September 23, 2015
Language: German