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[Clinical characteristics in 18 cases of sever pneumonia after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for malignant hematological disease].

Authors :
Chai JY
Zheng WQ
Source :
Zhongguo shi yan xue ye xue za zhi [Zhongguo Shi Yan Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi] 2004 Aug; Vol. 12 (4), pp. 517-8.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

To investigate the clinical features and outcome of severe pneumonia after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for malignant hematological disease, the clinical features of severe pneumonia, including symptoms, signs, blood-gas analysis and thoracic X-ray change were observed, the clinical therapeutical outcome is also evaluated. The results showed that after treatment with antibiotics or antibiotics + antiviral drugs or antibiotics + antiviral drugs + glucocorticosteroids, as well as mechanical ventilation, pulmonary changes in 17 patients with sever pneumonia completely disappeared, 1 case died. In conclusion, early diagnosis and proper treatment for complicated pneumonia after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation can decrease the mortality.

Details

Language :
Chinese
ISSN :
1009-2137
Volume :
12
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Zhongguo shi yan xue ye xue za zhi
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
15363144