Open AccessID3020 Stem cell transplantation for incurable diseases in children
Author(s) -
Liem Thanh Nguyen
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
biomedical research and therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.135
H-Index - 1
ISSN - 2198-4093
DOI - 10.15419/bmrat.v4is.241
Subject(s) - medicine , transplantation , stem cell , cerebral palsy , biliary atresia , surgery , liver transplantation , genetics , psychiatry , biology
Background: Stem cell transplantation has been widely performed to treat many different diseases in adults. However, its indication is still limited in children. Since 2014, we have been doing stem cell transplantation for various incurable diseases in children. The aim of our report is to evaluate safety and efficacy of stem cell transplantation for incurable diseases in children.
Results
From 2014-2017, stem cell transplantation has been performed for different conditions including :
Cerebral palsy due to oxygen deprivation, cerebral palsy related to neonatal icterus , Cerebral palsy after meningitis/encephalitis , cerebral palsy after brain trauma ,
Brain damage due to drowning
Autism
Liver cirrhosis due to biliary atresia
Bowel and urinary dysfunction after meningocele repair
Brongchopulmonary dysplasia
Intestinal neural dysplasia
There were no death related to stem cell transplantation. No severe side effects occurred. Early outcomes are promising.
Conclusion : Stem cell transplantation is safe and effectiveness in treatment of different incurable diseases in children