Bone Marrow Transplant
Haploidentical bone marrow transplant (BMT) in children
Verified by Dr. Vipin Khandelwal, Consultant Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. Haploidentical BMT, also known as haplo BMT, is a type of bone marrow transplant that uses stem cells from a donor who is only half-matched to the recipient. HaploBMT is a newer type of bone marrow transplant, but it has become increasingly
Recent trends in Bone Marrow Transplants
Verified by Dr. Punit Jain- Consultant Hematology, Hemato-Oncology, Lead Bone Marrow Transplant Program, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. In conclusion, bone marrow transplants have come a long way since their inception. Emerging trends in stem cell collection, preservation, and transplantation have improved bone marrow transplants’ safety and efficacy, making it a viable treatment option for many
Which diseases need a bone marrow transplant?
A bone marrow transplant (BMT), also known as a stem cell transplant, is a medical procedure that involves replacing damaged or destroyed bone marrow with healthy bone marrow stem cells. Bone marrow transplant may be performed for patients with following conditions: Blood cell deficiencies: Aplastic anemia Fanconi anemia Genetic immune-system disorders: Congenital neutropenia Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome