Transfusion and bone marrow transplantation

Transfus Med Rev. 1988 Mar;2(1):1-17. doi: 10.1016/s0887-7963(88)70027-9.

Abstract

Bone marrow transplantation has prolonged the lives of a significant percentage of patients with a variety of both malignant and nonmalignant disorders. However, the impact of this treatment on a transfusion service is substantial. Large numbers of often specialized blood products are required to support these patients, and the logistics of accomplishing this taxes the ingenuity and resources of even large regional blood programs.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Blood Transfusion*
  • Bone Marrow Transplantation* / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Tissue Donors