Bone marrow transplantation for sickle cell disease.

C Walters, M; Patience, M; Leisenring, W; R Eckman, J; P Scott, J; C Mentzer, W; C Davies, S; Ohene-Frempong, K; Bernaudin, F; C Matthews, D; Storb, R; M Sullivan, K

doi:10.1056/nejm199608083350601

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Bone marrow transplantation for sickle cell disease.

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Authors:

M C Walters

M Patience

W Leisenring

Abstract

BACKGROUND: We investigated the risks and benefits of allogeneic bone marrow transplantation in children with complications of sickle cell disease. METHODS: Twenty-two children less than 16 years of age who had symptomatic sickle cell disease received marrow allografts from HLA-identical siblings be...

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