Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease. Interdisciplinary Management

Vogelsang, Georgia B.

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Book Information
Edition:	1st
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
ISBN:	0-521-88423-3 (0521884233)
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-88423-5 (9780521884235)
Binding:	Hardcover
Copyright:	2009
Publish Date:	04/09
Weight:	3.38 Lbs.
Pages:	436
Carton Quantity:	7
Subject Class:	HEM (Hematology)
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 90 days provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
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Class Specifications
Discipline:	Dis of Immuno
Subject Definition:	Graft vs Host Disease-Therapy; Chronic Disease-Therapy
NLM Class:	WD 300
LC Class:	RD123.5
Abstract:	Chronic graft versus host disease (GVHD) is the most common complication of allogenic bone marrow transplantation. Because of the protracted clinical course of chronic GVHD, transplant centers and hematology/oncology offices are inadequately equipped to manage these immuno-incompetent patients with a multi-system disorder. Practitioners need to be able to recognize and effectively manage chronic GVHD as a late effect of more than half of allogenic transplantations. The text is oriented for the clinician, with chapters covering staging, organ site and system-specific manifestations, treatment options, and supportive care. Drs. Georgia B. Vogelsang and Steven Z. Pavletic have been pioneers in the recognition of the multi-organ complexity of this disease and have gathered the input of a variety of subspecialist physicians for this book. This book fills the gap in practical literature on chronic GVHD, providing a comprehensive, up-to-date, and clinically relevant resource for anyone who deals with cancer patients post-transplant.