Summarizing the currently available data and offering evidence-based recommendations, this authoritative guide specifically focuses on the specialized needs and diseases of the pediatric patient describes the developmental biology of children and the impact of these mechanisms on the risks and benefits of HSCT in comparison with adult patients discusses management regimens to decrease transplant-related complications and toxicity, and the length of hospitalization, as well as improve patient outcomes explores the latest medical strategies and documents their impact on specific organ systems...