Overview
Formatted to integrate the scientific basis of HSCT and ethical considerations into a relevant clinical framework
Features diagrams, illustrations, and tables that summarize key points and concepts for each chapter
Written by experts in the field
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Table of contents (28 chapters)
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Introduction, History and the Basic Principles of Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT)
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Topics Related to the Pre- HSCT Period
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The Peri- HSCT Period: Pre-Engraftment (Days 0–30) and Early Post- HSCT (Days 30–100) Periods
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About this book
This volume provides a comprehensive and state-of-the-art review on pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). The book covers such topics as graft versus host disease (GVHD), HSC mobilization, stem cell selection, and HSCT-relevant laboratory assays and techniques. The text is specially formatted so that the scientific basis of HSCT and ethical considerations are integrated into the relevant clinical framework. Each chapter also includes diagrams, illustrations, and tables that summarize key points and concepts that can be used as a quick visual reference for the reader.
Written by experts in the field, Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for the Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist is a valuable resource on pediatric HSCT suited for pediatric hematologists-oncologists, fellows, advanced practitioners, clinical nurses, and other referring physicians.
Editors and Affiliations
About the editor
Valerie I. Brown, MD, PhD
Director, Experimental Therapeutics, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Director, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Children’s Hospital, Division of Pediatric Oncology/Hematology, Hershey, PA, USA
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for the Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist
Editors: Valerie I. Brown
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-63146-2
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-63144-8Published: 08 January 2018
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-87483-8Published: 04 June 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-63146-2Published: 22 December 2017
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XI, 460
Number of Illustrations: 7 b/w illustrations, 21 illustrations in colour
Topics: Hematology, Oncology