Granulocyte Transfusions in Hematological Patients With Febrile Neutropenia
Granulocyte Transfusions in Hematological Patients With Febrile Neutropenia
The investigators retrospectively evaluated the efficacy of granulocyte transfusions as
 adjunctive treatment for severe infections in neutropenic fever unresponsive to antimicrobial
 therapy in hematological patients.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  fever;

 -  presence of absolute neutrophil count <0.5 x 10^9/L

 -  evidence of bacterial or fungal infections (including clinical signs of infection,
 positive cultures or biopsy, and radiological evidences)

 -  unresponsiveness to appropriate antimicrobial therapy for at least 48 hours

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  none