K Galloway-Blake

Clinical Factors Associated With Morbidity and Mortality in Patients Admitted with Sickle Cell Disease

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 7: Dec (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.012

Pages:

711–6

Synopsis:

Sickle cell disease still carries a high morbidity and mortality in patients admitted to hospital. Recurrent admissions are a concern, as this impact on patient’s morbidity and quality of life.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the clinical factors associated with the length of hospitalization and mortality in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD).

Received:

03 Feb, 2014

Accepted:

28 Feb, 2014

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