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Hemorrhagic cystitis: a retrospective single-center survey

Zuzana Hassan1, Mats Remberger, Petter Svenberg

  • 1Center for Allogenic Stem Cell Transplantation, Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge, Stockholm, Sweden. Zuzana.Hassan@ki.se

Clinical Transplantation
|September 12, 2007
PubMed

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Severe hemorrhagic cystitis (HC) is a serious complication after stem cell transplantation (SCT). Identifying risk factors like acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) is crucial for improving patient outcomes and reducing transplant-related mortality.

Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Transplantation Medicine
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Severe hemorrhagic cystitis (HC) is a potentially fatal complication following allogeneic stem cell transplantation (SCT).
  • Effective prophylaxis and treatment strategies are essential for improving patient survival rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To retrospectively analyze patient data to identify risk factors for HC post-SCT.
  • To evaluate the incidence and outcomes of HC in SCT patients over a 16-year period.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of SCT patient data from 1990-2005.
  • Identification of HC cases through a dedicated database and review of medical charts.
  • Multivariate analysis to determine risk factors for HC development and severity.

Main Results:

  • HC (grades 2-5) occurred in 13.1% of patients, with a decreasing frequency over time.
  • Transplant-related mortality significantly increased with HC severity (71% for grades 4-5).
  • Key risk factors for HC included myeloablative conditioning, busulphan, cytomegalovirus infection, hematological malignancy, and acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD).

Conclusions:

  • HC is a significant risk factor for mortality after SCT.
  • aGVHD and bacteremia are identified as risk factors for severe HC (grades 3-5).
  • Understanding these risk factors can guide improved strategies for HC prevention and management in SCT recipients.

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