Sickle Cell Disease: Symptoms and Benefits of Bone Marrow Transplant

Dr. Michelle Hudspeth, the director of the pediatric blood and marrow transplant program at MUSC’s Children’s Hospital, explains sickle cell disease in terms of both symptomology and prognosis. She also overviews treatment options, focusing on the benefits of bone marrow transplantation. In this pediatric health podcast, Dr. Hudspeth lays out the process of bone marrow transplantation for a patient with sickle cell disease, noting possible complications.
Source: MUSC Organ Transplantation Surgery Podcast - Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Source Type: podcasts