In this book world-renowned experts in the field express well-reasoned opinions on a range of
issues and controversies relating to haploidentical transplantation with the aim of providing
practicing hematologists with clinically relevant and readily applicable information. Among the
areas covered are graft manipulation and methods to control T-cell alloreactivity the nature
of the ideal graft and donor haploidentical transplantation in pediatric and adult patients
with malignant and nonmalignant diseases immunologic reconstitution following transplantation
complications and the prevention and treatment of relapse post transplantation. Attention is
drawn to the implications of high-impact clinical trials whenever such trials are available.
The readily intelligible text is complemented by numerous helpful tables algorithms and
figures. The book will provide practical support for hematologists and transplant physicians as
they attempt to provide optimal care in this exciting but increasingly complex medical
specialty.
