Publisher's Synopsis
This new edition of Dr Kerry Atkinson's Clinical Bone Marrow Transplantation has been completely updated and greatly expanded to include detailed information on all aspects of autologous and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Now entitled Clinical Bone Marrow and Blood Stem Cell Transplantation, the book builds on the strengths of its first edition by maintaining its superb balance between detailed scientific explanations and practical information on patient care. Thoroughly referenced through 1999, it is divided into 13 sections, ranging from biological background and practical procedures, to clinical results, major transplant-related and organ-specific problems, laboratory services, and developing areas. This new edition provides an increased emphasis on immune cell therapy and contains over 1,200 figures and tables. Dr Kerry Atkinson has enlisted an international list of experts to contribute to this authoritative user-friendly, practical, and well-balanced text. Hematologists, oncologists, transplant specialists, and researchers will find it an invaluable resource.
