Typhlitis occurring in autologous bone marrow transplantation.
A case of typhlitis which complicated the course of autologous bone marrow transplantation (ABMT) is reported. It is the first report of such a life-threatening complication in the setting of ABMT. Conservative treatment without surgical intervention may offer the best results.
Nagler
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A
Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel.
Pavel
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L
Naparstek
E
E
Muggia-Sullam
M
M
Slavin
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S
D000151:Acinetobacter Infections / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D016026:Bone Marrow Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D015473:Leukemia, Promyelocytic, Acute / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous