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SUBMITTER: Wang L
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7817584 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Wang Liwen L Xiang Hongxian H Yan Yuhan Y Deng Zuqun Z Li Hui H Li Xin X Liu Jing J
Annals of hematology 20210106 2
Autologous stem cell transplantation as a frontline treatment for patients with multiple myeloma (MM) requires an adequate peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) collection before processing. Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) with or without cyclophosphamide (CTX) is a common regimen for PBSC mobilization; their benefits and risks are controversial. To compare the efficiency, safety, and survival outcomes between the two regimens, we conducted a meta-analysis including 18 studies with 4 p ...[more]