Safe and efficient peripheral blood stem cell collection in the smallest of children

TitleSafe and efficient peripheral blood stem cell collection in the smallest of children
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1998
AuthorsKanold J, Halle P, Rapatel C, Berger M, Gembara P, deLumley L, Vannier JP, Lutz P, Plantaz D, Malpuech G, Democq F
JournalTherapeutic Apheresis
Volume2
Issue1
Pagination49 - 57
Keywords*Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, *Hematopoietic Stem Cells, *Leukapheresis / mt [Methods], *Neoplasms / th [Therapy], Age Factors, Blood Volume, Body Weight, Child, Preschool, Female, Humans, Leukapheresis / ae [Adverse Effects], Leukapheresis / is [Instrumentation], Leukocyte Count, Male, Neoplasms / bl [Blood], Neutrophils, Platelet Count, Retrospective Studies, Treatment Outcome
Abstract

To clarify the factors that may affect the peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) collection in children weighing or = 26 weeks and 4 of those times in children weighing 0.5 x 10(9)/L and platelets >20 x 10(9)/L were 13 and 20 days, respectively. We conclude that even in very small children, leukapheresis can be performed safely, allowing adequate PBSC collection for transplantation and/or in vitro manipulations.

Short TitleSafe and efficient peripheral blood stem cell collection in the smallest of children
Notify Library Reference ID756

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