Hematopoietic cell transplantation activity of Turkey in 2014: Ongoing increase in HCT rates

Tekgündüz E., Şencan I., Kapuağasi A., Ünal D., Öztürk M., Gümüş E., ...More

Transfusion and Apheresis Science, vol.54, no.1, pp.53-59, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 54 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.transci.2016.01.013
  • Journal Name: Transfusion and Apheresis Science
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.53-59
  • Keywords: Activity, Hematopoietic SCT, Indications, Transplant rates and trends, Turkey
  • Lokman Hekim University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Hematopoietic cell transplantation is an established treatment option with curative potential for a variety of clinical conditions. The last decade especially witnessed a remarkable increase in HCT activity in Turkey. In 2014, 696 pediatric and 2631 adult (total 3327) HCT were performed in Turkey. Corresponding transplant rates per 10 million inhabitants for autologous-HCT and allogeneic-HCT were 226 and 202, respectively. Total HCT procedures in Turkey increased 177% in the last 5 years and 791% in the last 14 years. This report focuses mainly on HCT activity of Turkey in 2014 based on the national HCT registry and presents a general picture of national HCT activity.