title: Haematopoietic stem cell transplant activity in Switzerland 1997/1998: a report by the STABMT. Swisstransplant Working Group Blood and Marrow Transplantation.
abstract: Data on haematopoietic stem cell transplants done in Switzerland in 1997 and 1998 are reported. A total number of 532 autologous and 150 allogeneic procedures were performed during this period. Detailed information on indications, use of transplant technology and short-term outcome is provided. These data reflect the current use of haematopoietic stem cell transplantation in Switzerland and may be used for patient counselling and health care planning.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000740:Anemia / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003376:Counseling; D005260:Female; D018380:Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008232:Lymphoproliferative Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D013557:Switzerland; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous; D016896:Treatment Outcome