Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: a global perspective

A Gratwohl, H Baldomero, M Aljurf, MC Pasquini… - Jama, 2010 - jamanetwork.com
Context Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) requires significant infrastructure.
Little is known about HSCT use and the factors associated with it on a global level.
Objectives To determine current use of HSCT to assess differences in its application and to
explore associations of macroeconomic factors with transplant rates on a global level.
Design, Setting, and Patients Retrospective survey study of patients receiving allogeneic
and autologous HSCTs for 2006 collected by 1327 centers in 71 participating countries of …