Can you die in a bone marrow transplant surgery?

Bone marrow transplantation is a serious medical procedure that carries risks, including the possibility of death.

Some of the risks associated with bone marrow transplantation include:

- Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD): This is a condition that occurs when the donor's immune cells attack the recipient's tissues. GVHD can be a life-threatening condition.

- Infection: Patients who receive bone marrow transplants are at an increased risk of infection, as the high doses of chemotherapy and radiation used to prepare the recipient's body for the transplant can damage the immune system.

- Organ damage: The high doses of chemotherapy and radiation used in bone marrow transplantation can also damage organs, such as the heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver.

- Recurrence of the underlying disease: The bone marrow transplant may not be successful in curing the underlying disease, and the disease may recur after the transplant.

- Death: In some cases, bone marrow transplantation can be fatal. The overall risk of death from bone marrow transplantation is approximately 10-20%.