Cord blood banking and transplantation at the Mexican Institute of Social Security: the first 5 years

BACKGROUND: In January 2005, the Cord Blood Bank (CBB) at the Mexican Institute of Social Security initiated activities. Herein, we describe the experience generated during this period (January 1, 2005‐December 31, 2009).

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