Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplantation

by Whedon, Marie Bakitas; Wujcik, Debra

• ISBN13: 9780763703561
• ISBN10: 0763703567
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1997-05-01
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Summary

In the few years since the first edition, there have been immense changes in the number of patients receiving marrow transplants, in the number of institutions doing marrow transplants and in the number of scientific publications about marrow transplants and related fields. This new edition reflects these changes and incorporates the most current resources and information to this growing field.

Table of Contents

Foreword	xi	(2)
Preface	xiii	(4)
Contributors	xvii
Part I Basics of Transplantation	1	(174)
1 Bone Marrow to Blood Stem Cells: Past, Present, Future	3	(22)
J. R. Wingard
2 Hematopoiesis	25	(18)
D. Wujcik
3 Transplant Immunology: HLA and Issues of Stem Cell Donation	43	(23)
J. Hegland
4 Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplantation: Indications, Procedure, Process	66	(34)
S. A. O'Connell
K. Schmit-Pokorny
5 Pharmacologic and Biologic Agents	100	(51)
S. P. Dix
G. C. Yee
6 Radiation Therapy in Transplantation	151	(11)
R. A. Strohl
7 Genetics and Gene Therapy	162	(13)
J. Jenkins
Part II Acute Effects	175	(200)
8 Graft-versus-Host Disease	177	(28)
K. A. Caudell
9 Hematologic Effects of Transplantation	205	(5)
F. Walker
S. Burcat
10 Gastrointestinal Effects	220	(46)
C. Engelking
D. M. Rust
11 Pulmonary and Cardiac Effects	266	(32)
T. Wikle Shapiro
12 Renal and Hepatic Effects	298	(28)
B. Ballard
K. J. Mitchell
13 Neurological Effects	326	(29)
D. K. Meriney
P. Grimm
14 Psychosocial Effects: Pretransplant and Acute Treatment Phase	355	(20)
S. Walch
T. A. Ahles
Part III Issues of Recovery	375	(100)
15 Fertility and Sexuality Issues	377	(23)
A. B. Moadel
J. S. Ostroff
L. M. Lesko
16 Quality of Life after Transplantation	400	(29)
E. DeMeyer
M. B. Whedon
B. R. Ferrell
17 Patients' Perspectives	429	(13)
S. Stewart
18 Family Issues and Perspectives of Transplantation	442	(15)
J. G. Eilers
Part IV The Care Environment	457	(106)
19 The Bone Marrow and Blood Stem Cell Marketplace	459	(15)
M. K. Bedell
W. T. Mroz
20 Transplant Networks and Standards of Care: International Perspectives	474	(23)
S. A. Ezzone
M. Fliedner
21 Nursing Research in Blood Cell and Marrow Transplantation	497	(9)
M. Haberman
22 Ethical Issues of Transplantation	506	(19)
P. Plunkett
23 Models of Ambulatory Care for Blood Cell and Bone Marrow Transplantation	525	(38)
P. C. Buchsel
P. M. Kapustay
Index	563