Table 3.
Causes of death
| Cause of death | Myeloablative | RIC/NST |
|---|---|---|
| Total number | 56 | 93 |
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| Graft rejection | 2 (4) | 1 (1) |
| Infection | 8 (14) | 11 (12) |
| Pulmonary syndrome | 0 | 2 (2) |
| ARDS | 0 | 1 (1) |
| GVHD | 3 (5) | 12 (13) |
| Primary disease | 22 (39) | 39 (42) |
| Organ failure | 7 (13) | 8 (9) |
| 2nd malignancy | 0 | 2 (2) |
| Hemorrhage | 3 (5) | 2 (2) |
| Accidental death | 0 | 1 (1) |
| Vascular | 0 | 1 (1) |
| Toxicity | 2 (4) | 3 (3) |
| Other cause-not specified* | 9 (16) | 10 (11) |
6 cases reported “other HSCT related cause”
Abbreviations: ARDS=adult respiratory distress syndrome; GVHD=graft-versus-host disease.