How is a Bone Marrow Transplant Performed in Neonates?
The procedure generally involves several steps:
Preparation: The neonate undergoes a conditioning regimen, which may include chemotherapy or radiation, to destroy diseased marrow. Transplantation: Healthy stem cells are infused into the neonate's bloodstream, where they migrate to the bone marrow and begin to produce new, healthy blood cells. Recovery: This phase involves close monitoring for complications like infections or graft-versus-host disease.
