We performed a systematic review to evaluate the effectiveness of post–autologous stem cell transplantation maintenance therapy in patients with relapsed/refractory lymphoma

We executed a comprehensive literature search, which yielded 4476 studies and, after detailed screening, we selected a total of 42 studies for inclusion

Collectively, the results indicate a need for testing new strategies with well-designed and adequately powered randomized controlled trials using different strategies and targeted and nontargeted therapies to better address the role of post–autologous stem cell transplantation maintenance in relapsed/refractory lymphomas