Bone Marrow Transplant Surgery cost:
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International Destinations: India, Jordan, Mexico, South Korea, Turkey
Bone marrow is the fatty tissue which is located inside the bones. Bone marrow contains stem cells which subsequently grow to form red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets, which are essential components of our vascular system. Hence the procedure is also referred to as Stem cell transplant procedure. Each of these cells formed from the stem cells perform specific functions like oxygenation of tissues, protection of body from infection and enhancing homeostasis.
A bone marrow transplant procedure involves replacement of a diseased or dysfunctional bone marrow tissue by healthy stem cells which are destroyed due to radiation therapy or chemotherapy. There are different types of transplant procedures which depend upon the intensity of the problem and the urgency of the transplant. Developing countries like Mexico in North America, Jordan and Turkey in West Asia, India in South East Asia and South Korea in East Asia, have strong and excellent healthcare infrastructures and technologies which provide bone marrow transplant surgeries at lower prices compared to hospitals in the United States of America.
Bone marrow transplant or Stem cell transplant procedure is recommended in some of the following conditions,Certain forms of cancers including lymphoma, multiple myeloma and leukemia, which affect the functioning of a healthy bone marrow.
In cases of clinical conditions where the bone marrow fails to produce the right quality or quantity of blood cells and platelets. These conditions include,
There are three different methods of conducting bone marrow transplants which depend upon the donor of the transplant tissue. They include,
Prior to the transplant the recipient and the donor will be prepared for the procedure. The procedural guidelines include,
Post-bone marrow transplant care:
The success of the procedure will depend upon several factors like age, sex, overall health status of the recipient, extent of match with the donor, genetics and tolerance to medications and treatment. Continuous follow up is vital for effective management of transplant cases. Ideally a recipient would take about 12 months for complete recovery, during which time the patient has to take great care and follow the advice of the medical team.
Immediate complications include:
Other long term complications could include:
Some of the leading Indian hospitals have gained international repute for performing bone marrow transplants with an excellent success rate. The success is attributed to high quality procedures and stringent infection control norms. The low cost of bone marrow transplant procedures is attracting several patients to the Indian subcontinent to seek medical care, from around the globe.
With low costs of bone marrow transplant procedures and several JCI accredited international quality hospitals, patients for the United States, prefer Mexico due to a friendly and empathic atmosphere, which hastens healing. Rigid quality and infection control standards have proven effective in improving the outcome of several international patients visiting Mexican hospitals.
Turkey has negated the fundamental concept, that low cost is associated with poor quality of care. Turkey now provides world class quality treatment facilities to international patients, which is reflected by a steady increase in foreign medical tourists visiting the country.
Bone marrow and stem cell transplantations are being conducted in Jordan since the 1990s. However in recent years with technological advancements, the government has transformed the country into a preferred destination for bone marrow transplant in the Middle East. More than 100 transplants are conducted annually in the country, with a major chunk of patients from other countries, which speaks volumes of the quality and success of transplant procedures in the country.
South Korean hospitals have shown substantial success in bone marrow reconstitution and engraftment over the past few years. These successes are attributed to the high quality of medical care and the experience of trained and skilled medical staff in the Korean hospitals. These success rates coupled with low cost, is attracting several medical tourists from the United States.
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