Risk factors for acute chest syndrome among children with sickle cell anemia hospitalized for vaso-occlusive crises

Abstract Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a globally prevalent inherited condition, with acute chest syndrome (ACS) being one of its most severe complications. ACS frequently leads to hospitalization, requires intensive care unit (ICU) admission, and can even result in death. This study aimed to discern...

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Main Authors: Faisal A. Alghamdi, Fawaz Al-Kasim, Forat Alshhada, Eatedal Ghareeb, Fauzia R. Azmet, Adel Almudaibigh, Lobna Baitalmal, Bedah Alnawfal, Rehab Alluqmani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-03-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-48527-1