Clinical results of TBI for bone marrow transplantation at Sevilla

We report on a series on 81 patients affected with acute leukemia undergoing TBI prior to BMT. An analysis of the achieved results is given, emphasizing the limited incidence of interstitial pneumonitis in our patients (3.7%). A suitable patient selection and treatment technique is also needed.

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Published in:	Radiotherapy and oncology Vol. 18 Suppl 1; p. 110
Main Authors:	González-Vila, V, Torres, A, García, J L, Errazquin, L, Vidarte, M, Herrador, M, Sánchez, F, Rojas, R, Gómez, P, Fornes, G
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Ireland 1990
Subjects:	Acute Disease Adolescent Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Child Combined Modality Therapy Graft vs Host Disease - epidemiology Humans Incidence Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute - mortality Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute - radiotherapy Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute - surgery Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma - mortality Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma - radiotherapy Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma - surgery Pulmonary Fibrosis - epidemiology Survival Rate Whole-Body Irradiation - adverse effects
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Summary:	We report on a series on 81 patients affected with acute leukemia undergoing TBI prior to BMT. An analysis of the achieved results is given, emphasizing the limited incidence of interstitial pneumonitis in our patients (3.7%). A suitable patient selection and treatment technique is also needed.
ISSN:	0167-8140
DOI:	10.1016/0167-8140(90)90187-2