Defibrotide treatment but not prophylaxis is useful in hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome in children undergoing autologous stem cell transplant following high-dose chemotherapy: A single-center experience from the Royal Marsden Hospital, UK.

Hepatic SOS was more commonly seen in children receiving busulfan-based conditioning. Stopping the use of prophylactic defibrotide did not increase incidence or severity of SOS. Overall outcome was excellent with supportive care and timely treatment with defibrotide.