Abstract
We successfully performed two allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantations from matched unrelated donors without the use of blood-product support after treosulfan-based conditioning in two women with acute myeloid leukemia who were Jehovah's witnesses and refused transfusions of blood products.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Busulfan / administration & dosage
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Busulfan / analogs & derivatives
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation / methods*
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Humans
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Jehovah's Witnesses*
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Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / blood
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Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / surgery*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Transplantation, Homologous