Prospective evaluation of chronic organ damage in adult sickle cell patients: A seven ‐year follow‐up study

In conclusion, 62% of the sickle cell patients in this prospective cohort study developed a new SCD‐related complication in a comprehensive care setting within 7 years of follow‐up. Although the hospital admission rate for VOC remained stable, multiple forms of organ damage increased substantially. These observations underline the need for continued screening for organ damage in all adult patients with SCD.

Source: American Journal of Hematology - July 29, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: Charlotte F. J. van Tuijn, Marein Schimmel, Eduard J. van Beers, Erfan Nur, Bart J. Biemond Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research