Abstract
Advances in hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) technology and supportive care techniques have led to improvements in long-term survival after HCT. Emerging indications for transplantation, introduction of newer graft sources (for example, umbilical cord blood) and transplantation of older patients using less intense conditioning regimens have also contributed to an increase in the number of HCT survivors. These survivors are at risk for developing late complications secondary to pre-, peri- and post-transplant exposures and risk factors. Guidelines for screening and preventive practices for HCT survivors were published in 2006. An international group of transplant experts was convened in 2011 to review contemporary literature and update the recommendations while considering the changing practice of transplantation and international applicability of these guidelines. This report provides the updated recommendations for screening and preventive practices for pediatric and adult survivors of autologous and allogeneic HCT.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 337-341 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Bone Marrow Transplantation |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2012 |
Keywords
- allogeneic
- autologous
- hematopoietic cell transplantation
- late complications
- prevention
- screening
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Hematology
- Transplantation