I am pleased to present the 5th edicición the "Manual Hematopoietic Transplantation" made with the help of exceptional co-editors of this issue and our sponsors.

This edition, besides its usual paper version is available in app format for major mobile platforms. The app offers very interesting possibilities as: going periodically introducing notable developments without waiting for a new edition; consultation agility, thanks to hyperlinks between chapters; the ability to download the literature referenced free access, and access to web pages with useful material, such as online calculators indexes.

The Manual is divided into sections, each with a list of chapters from which you can directly open the topic to consult. The app also has a search engine keyword that links to the relevant chapter, the possibility of taking notes, consultation of abbreviations, the download for printing in PDF format, or the option to select the favorite chapters for a more flexible query .

My thanks go to:

- Doctors Montserrat Rovira, Izaskun Zeberio and David Valcarcel, for their help in preparing the index and selection of authors, performing many of the chapters, and for his commitment to the future.
- The 99 authors who have worked selflessly in the realization of the 90 chapters of the Manual and have supported my barrage of questions, suggestions, requests and proofs.
- The alma mater of the paper edition, Dr. Carme Escofet (Antares Ed.), And the app version, Dr. Juan Pablo Bourgeois (Go-Space)..
- Amgen and Josep Carreras International Foundation, without whose patronage would not be possible this new edition.
- My children, Enric and Josep, for their efforts in preparing the electronic version and the cover, respectively.
- My wife, Maria, for putting up once again during the more than 6 months I've been practically disappeared to complete the Manual on schedule.

To all of them thank you very much.



Enric Carreras

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Warning:

The authors have made every effort to ensure that the indications and dosages given in this manual are correct and generally recommended by the Health Authorities, National and International Organizations Transplantation Hematopoietic and medical literature, at the time the publication of the book.

However, we want to warn readers should consult the recommendations and the information provided on a regular basis, provide the health authorities, these organizations and manufacturers of products, and we can not be responsible for the consequences that may arise from any error in the text that may have passed unnoticed.

Finally, when the management or treatment of a particular situation there is more than a supported option, book recommendations exclusively expressed preference of the authors, without indicating that other options can not be effective or recommended.

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This application was funded by Amgen. The findings, interpretations and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the authors. Amgen disclaims any responsibility for the contents thereof.
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