Respiratory function in pediatric African SCA patients underwent bone marrow transplantation

We report pulmonary function analyzed by spirometry, before and after transplantation, in a group of Nigerian SCA children. Our results indicate that restrictive pulmonary pattern (RVP) is a common finding in these patients. Although we do not observe significant improvements in lung function after 3-6 months of transplantation, it is useful to perform a spirometric evaluation of these patients at the time of transplant.
Source: Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases - Category: Hematology Source Type: research