Abstract:9061 While PBPC collection has become a safe and common procedure in adults, fewer reports exist about its efficacy and safety in low weight pediatric patients. PBPC harvest might be difficult in this patient population and extracorporeal separator line priming with red blood cells is usually required to improve hemodynamic stability and effectiveness of the collection. We present our experience in 27 children (11 females, 16 males) weighing less than 20 kg and autografted between May 2001 and December 2005. … Show more
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