Interstitial pneumonia as a cause of early mortality in allogeneic bone marrow transplantation: the Viennese experience

Hinterberger, W.; Höcker, P.; Kallinger, W.; Alth, G.; Kolbabek, H.; Emminger, W.; Volc-Platzer, B.; Hinterberger-Fischer, M.; Kalhs, P.

Folia Haematologica 116(3-4): 565-567

1989


ISSN/ISBN: 0323-4347
PMID: 2480309
Document Number: 330977
A uniquely low incidence and death rate of interstitial pneumonia after allogeneic bone marrow transplantation for haemopoietic malignancy is described. Deduced from the comparison with results from a multicenter study, we conclude, that a) reduction of the dose rate to less than 5 rad/min, b) exclusion of CMV pos platelet donors and c) application of a CMV hyperimmune globulin are effectful means to reduce this most often deathly complication after BMT for haemopoietic malignancy.

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