During autogenic bone marrow transplant, the patient’s bone marrow is removed prior to chemotherapy or radiation and then put back into the body via a catheter afterward.
Also Known As:
- Stem cell transplant
- Hematopoietic stem cell transplant
- Bone marrow transplant
- Bone marrow surgery
- Transplant surgery
Conditions Treated with Autogenic Bone Marrow Transplant:
Autogenic bone marrow transplant is utilized in cases where bone marrow can be destroyed by radiation or chemotherapy. The healthy bone marrow removed during the procedure is needed to fight disease and infection.
There are no comparable non-surgical or surgical alternatives to autogenic bone marrow transplant.
Anesthesia with Autogenic Bone Marrow Transplant:
Autogenic bone marrow transplant may be performed with local anesthesia.
Potential Complications from Autogenic Bone Marrow Transplant:
Possible risks following autogenic bone marrow transplant include pain, headache, nausea, fever, infection, bleeding and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible to experience chest pain, organ damage and low blood pressure.
Prognosis after Autogenic Bone Marrow Transplant:
The prognosis for a positive end result following autogenic bone marrow transplant is highly variable.
Recovery from Autogenic Bone Marrow Transplant:
Total recovery following autogenic bone marrow transplant is four to six weeks, or longer.
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