Table 4.
Stem cell transplantation for thalassemia
| Class I | Class II | Class III | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Number of risk factors |
None |
1-2 |
3 |
|
Survival (%) |
93 |
87 |
79 |
|
Event free survival (%) |
91 |
83 |
58 |
|
Rejection (%) |
2 |
3 |
28 |
|
Risk of transplant-related mortality (%) |
8 |
15 |
19 |
| Risk of transplant-related morbidity (%) | 9, mainly GVHD | 17 | 22 |
GVHD graft-versus-host disease.