ABO incompatibility is not considered a contraindication for allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) despite its association with several immunohaematological complications. At present, there is no general agreement concerning the best methods to reduce these problems. To survey current practice related to ABO-incompatible HSCT in Italy, a questionnaire was sent to all GITMO centres. Specific questions were addressed for management in pretransplant, peritransplant and post transplant phases. A comparison was made with the experience reported in the literature. In all, 74% of GITMO centres answered the questionnaire. A high degree of heterogeneity concerning the pretransplant tests, methods to overcome infusion of ABO-incompatible marrow and post transplant transfusion policy and monitoring was evident. For many of these aspects the literature does not contain unanimous guidelines. The considerable degree of heterogeneity that reflects, at least partially, the lack of consensus in the literature demonstrates that ABO incompatibility is still an open issue in the setting of HSCT and that further studies are needed for a more rationale approach and for the production of evidence-based guidelines.

Raimondi, R., Soli, M., Lamparelli, T., Bacigalupo, A., Arcese, W., Belloni, M., et al. (2004). ABO-incompatible bone marrow transplantation: a GITMO survey of current practice in Italy and comparison with the literature. BONE MARROW TRANSPLANTATION, 34(4), 321-329 [10.1038/sj.bmt.1704579].

ABO-incompatible bone marrow transplantation: a GITMO survey of current practice in Italy and comparison with the literature

ARCESE, WILLIAM;
2004-08-01

Abstract

ABO incompatibility is not considered a contraindication for allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) despite its association with several immunohaematological complications. At present, there is no general agreement concerning the best methods to reduce these problems. To survey current practice related to ABO-incompatible HSCT in Italy, a questionnaire was sent to all GITMO centres. Specific questions were addressed for management in pretransplant, peritransplant and post transplant phases. A comparison was made with the experience reported in the literature. In all, 74% of GITMO centres answered the questionnaire. A high degree of heterogeneity concerning the pretransplant tests, methods to overcome infusion of ABO-incompatible marrow and post transplant transfusion policy and monitoring was evident. For many of these aspects the literature does not contain unanimous guidelines. The considerable degree of heterogeneity that reflects, at least partially, the lack of consensus in the literature demonstrates that ABO incompatibility is still an open issue in the setting of HSCT and that further studies are needed for a more rationale approach and for the production of evidence-based guidelines.
ago-2004
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Rilevanza internazionale
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Esperti anonimi
Settore MED/15 - MALATTIE DEL SANGUE
English
Con Impact Factor ISI
Erythrocyte Transfusion; Questionnaires; Rh-Hr Blood-Group System; Humans; ABO Blood-Group System; Platelet Transfusion; Blood Group Incompatibility; Italy; Bone Marrow Transplantation
Raimondi, R., Soli, M., Lamparelli, T., Bacigalupo, A., Arcese, W., Belloni, M., et al. (2004). ABO-incompatible bone marrow transplantation: a GITMO survey of current practice in Italy and comparison with the literature. BONE MARROW TRANSPLANTATION, 34(4), 321-329 [10.1038/sj.bmt.1704579].
Raimondi, R; Soli, M; Lamparelli, T; Bacigalupo, A; Arcese, W; Belloni, M; Rodeghiero, F
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