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Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for the Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist

  • 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)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
  2. Introduction, History and the Basic Principles of Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT)

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Introduction

      • Valerie I. Brown
      Pages 3-5
    3. Historical Overview of Pediatric HSCT

      • Valerie I. Brown
      Pages 7-18
  3. Topics Related to the Pre- HSCT Period

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 55-55
    2. Pretransplantation: Indications and Timing

      • Alicia McFarren, Michael A. Pulsipher
      Pages 57-76
    3. HSCT Recipient Pretransplantation Evaluation

      • Carrie Eichelberger, Valerie I. Brown
      Pages 91-96
    4. Preparing the Patient for HSCT: Conditioning Regimens and Their Scientific Rationale

      • Carrie-Lynn Kitko, Katie Gatwood, James Connelly
      Pages 139-174
  4. The Peri- HSCT Period: Pre-Engraftment (Days 0–30) and Early Post- HSCT (Days 30–100) Periods

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 175-175
    2. Engraftment and Chimerism

      • Valerie I. Brown
      Pages 177-186
    3. Graft Failure

      • Valerie I. Brown
      Pages 187-194
    4. Nutrition in the Peri-HSCT Period

      • Arun Gurunathan, Judy Bailer, Jason L. Freedman
      Pages 201-207
    5. Mucositis and Pain in the Peri-HSCT Period

      • Arun Gurunathan, Neil S. Patel, Jason L. Freedman
      Pages 209-214
    6. Hepatotoxicity in the Peri-HSCT Period

      • Valerie I. Brown
      Pages 215-233
    7. Renal Toxicities in the Peri-HSCT Period

      • Malika Kapadia, Terry Wikle Shapiro, Robert Greiner
      Pages 235-240

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

  • Division of Pediatric Oncology/Hematology, Penn State Health Children’s Hospital and Penn State Cancer Institute at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, USA

    Valerie I. Brown

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

Buy it now

Buying options

eBook USD 79.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 99.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 139.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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