Hematology Oncology

Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation

Childhood is a period that includes the first 18 years of life after birth. Unlike adults, inherited (genetic inherited) diseases in childhood constitute an important group of diseases. In some countries, where consanguineous marriages are common, the incidence of genetically transmitted diseases is high. A significant portion of these life-threatening diseases involving different systems and organs are treated with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in childhood.

What Are the Types of Bone Marrow Transplantation?

Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: The type of transplantation in which the patient’s own cells are transplanted is defined as “Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation”. It is frequently used in the treatment of some solid tumors.

Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: The type of transplantation performed by taking stem cells from another donor is called “Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation”. It is the preferred type of transplantation in malignant and genetically transmitted diseases.

Syngenic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Transplantation between monozygotic twins is called “Syngenic Stem Cell Transplantation”.

Which Diseases Can Be Treated With Bone Marrow Transplantation?

Many genetic (inherited) and non-genetic diseases in children can be treated with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Some of these are as follows:

Hematological Malignant (Malignant) Diseases
Primary Immunodeficiencies (Hereditary Immune System Deficiency)
Other Genetically Inherited (Hereditary) Diseases
Bone Marrow Failure (Hematopoietic Stem Cell Defect)
Autoimmune Diseases (Patients Not Responding to Standard Treatment)
Metabolic Diseases

What are the Features of the Center for Stem Cell Transplantation?

At the entrance of each patient room, there is a special section between the room and the corridor, and it is ensured that both the transport personnel and the accompanying persons are purified from the infections they may carry from outside in this section.
Bone marrow transplant patients are provided with a separate elevator.
There are special security measures that allow only authorized personnel to exit to the floor where the Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit is located.
During the transport, the foods desired by the patients are prepared under special conditions.
Hepa filter systems that clean the particles in the air are used throughout the transport unit in order to protect them from infections.

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