Transfusion problems associated with transplantation

Journal Article · Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · Semin. Hematol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5580361

Storb, R; Weiden, P L

Researchers have reviewed the role of blood transfusions in renal and marrow graft recipients. Striking contrasts are evident: while transfusions may promote successful kidney grafting, any transfusions before initiation of the transplant conditioning regimen may jeopardize the treatment of severe aplastic anemia by marrow transplantation. Researchers have suggested guidelines for the transfusion support of transplant candidates before transplantation and for marrow graft recipients after transplantation. It is important to recognize that after conditioning for marrow transplantation, all patients will be profoundly pancytopenic for a limited period of time, and intensive transfusion support is vital to patient survival.

• OSTI ID: 5580361
• Journal Information: Semin. Hematol.; (United States), Vol. 18:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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