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Use of chimerism analysis after allogeneic stem cell transplantation: Belgian guidelines and review of the current literature

Anke Deliea Department of Hematology, University Hospital, Ghent University, Ghent, BelgiumCorrespondence[email protected]
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Anke Verlindenb Department of Hematology, University Hospital, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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Karolien Beelc Department of Hematology, Ziekenhuis Netwerk, Antwerpen, Belgium
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Dries Deerend Department of Hematology, AZ Delta, Roeselare, Belgium
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Dominiek Mazurea Department of Hematology, University Hospital, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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Frédéric Barone Department of Hematology, University Hospital, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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Dimitri Breemsc Department of Hematology, Ziekenhuis Netwerk, Antwerpen, Belgium
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Ann De Beckerf Department of Hematology, University Hospital, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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Carlos Grauxg Department of Hematology, University Hospital Namur, Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium
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Philippe Lewalleh Department of Hematology, Jules Bordet Institute, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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Johan Maertensi Department of Hematology, University Hospital, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Xavier Poirej Department of Hematology, University Hospital Saint Luc, Univeristé Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
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Helene Schoemansi Department of Hematology, University Hospital, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Dominik Selleslagk Department of Hematology, AZ Sint-Jan, Bruges, Belgium
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Florence Van Obberghl Department of Hematology, CH Jolimont, La Louvièvre, Belgium
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Tessa Kerrea Department of Hematology, University Hospital, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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Pages 500-508 | Published online: 02 May 2020

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