Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation

Pediatric bone marrow transplantation is a medical procedure used to treat children with certain blood disorders, cancers, or immune deficiencies. It involves replacing damaged or diseased bone marrow, the tissue that produces blood cells, with healthy marrow from a donor. This can help restore the child's ability to produce vital blood cells, which are essential for fighting infections and carrying oxygen. The process includes careful matching of donor and recipient, chemotherapy and/or radiation to prepare the child, and close monitoring during recovery. Overall, it aims to improve the child's health and increase their chances of a cure.