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Bone marrow biopsy in geriatric patients above the age of 85 years: invaluable or unnecessary? A retrospective analysis

Bone marrow biopsy (BMB) is a well-established diagnostic tool for various hematological, oncological, and other medical conditions. However, treatment options for geriatric patients (pts) facing these diseases are often constrained. In this single-center, retrospective analysis we assessed the diagnostic value of BMB in geriatric pts aged 

  • Zhang, K. D.
  • Jost, E.
  • Panse, J.
  • Herwartz, R.
  • Lindemann-Docter, K.
  • Jonigk, D.
  • Kricheldorf, K.
  • Köchel, A.
  • Sauerbrunn, N.
  • Brümmendorf, T. H.
  • Koschmieder, S.
  • Isfort, S.

Keywords

  • Bone marrow biopsy
  • Diagnostics
  • Follow-up
  • Geriatric
  • Hematology
  • Oncology
  • Staging
  • Survival
Publication details
DOI: 10.1007/s00277-024-05650-x
Journal: Ann Hematol
Work Type: Original
Location: BREATH
Disease Area: General Lung and Other
Partner / Member: MHH
Access-Number: 38336973

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