Blood transfusion in children with sickle cell disease undergoing tonsillectomy
Tonsillectomy is the second most common surgery in children with sickle cell disease. These children are at an increased risk of perioperative complications due to vaso-occlusive events. Although controversial, preoperative blood transfusions are sometimes given in an effort to prevent such complications. The purpose of this study is to analyze trends in the use of blood transfusion for management of children with sickle cell disease (SCD) undergoing tonsillectomy in a national database.
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Carlyn M. Atwood, Sharon H. Gnagi, Ronald J. Teufel, Shaun A. Nguyen, David R. White Source Type: research
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