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Causes of death
| 1989-1994, n (%) | 1995-2000, n (%) | 2001-2005, n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total no. of patients | 343 | 376 | 488 |
| No. of deaths | 249 | 274 | 273 |
| Primary disease (MM) | 111 (45) | 80 (29) | 112 (41) |
| Infection | 39 (16) | 44 (16) | 48 (18) |
| GVHD | 15 (6) | 22 (8) | 18 (7) |
| Pneumonitis | 17 (7) | 14 (5) | 6 (2) |
| Organ failure | 19 (8) | 37 (14) | 25 (9) |
| Second malignancy | 1 (< 1) | 5 (2) | 3 (1) |
| Accidental death | 0 | 3 (1) | 0 |
| Graft failure | 3 (1) | 1 (< 1) | 1 (< 1) |
| Hemorrhage | 6 (2) | 6 (2) | 1 (< 1) |
| Other/Missing | 38 (15) | 62 (23) | 59 (22) |
