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Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation between red cell incompatible donor–recipient pairs

Bone Marrow Transplantation volume 28, pages 315–321 (2001)Cite this article

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Transplantation between red cell-disparate donor and recipient is feasible with minimal increase in the risk of transplantation if consideration is given to the immunohematological consequences of the transplant. The risks of immediate and delayed hemolysis must be managed. Some recipients will experience a delay in the recovery of red blood cells. Bone Marrow Transplantation (2001) 28, 315–321.

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The author wishes to thank Laura Ulz, RN and the staff of the Transfusion Service of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA for their expert help in developing the algorithms of support described in this manuscript.

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Rowley, S. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation between red cell incompatible donor–recipient pairs. Bone Marrow Transplant 28, 315–321 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bmt.1703135

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