Preliminary experience with allogeneic bone marrow transplantation in haematological disorders in India

J Assoc Physicians India. 1990 May;38(5):332-4.

Abstract

Between March 1983 and December 1985, six patients with haematological disorders (four acute nonlymphocytic leukaemias, one chronic phase chronic myeloid leukaemia and one severe aplastic anaemia have undergone allogeneic bone marrow transplantation. Four of the 6 patients are alive and free from disease between 33+ and 55+ months; two patients died due to grade IV acute graft versus host disease (GVHD).

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Anemia, Aplastic / drug therapy
  • Anemia, Aplastic / surgery*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Bone Marrow Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Child
  • Female
  • Graft vs Host Disease / etiology
  • Graft vs Host Disease / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • India
  • Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive / drug therapy
  • Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive / surgery*
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / drug therapy
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / surgery*
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents