Published: March 2019. Next review: 2023.
Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation is used as a high dose immunosuppression. Haematopoietic stem cell rescue is a safe way of delivering chemotherapy with minimal periods of low white cell count (neutropenia).
NSW protocol for autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplantation for systemic sclerosis guides autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplantation for systemic sclerosis including:
- governance and evaluation of the treatment
- referral from consultant physician to the transplant centre
- patient assessment process with inclusion and exclusion criteria
- suggested protocol for mobilisation and transplantation
- follow-up.