Acute chest syndrome among children hospitalized with vaso ‐occlusive crisis: A nationwide study in the United States

ConclusionWe reported nationwide estimates of the annual hospitalization rate for childhood VOC in the United States and demonstrated the major risk factors associated with ACS complication. Vigilance is needed for ACS complications in high‐risk VOC admissions.

Source: Pediatric Blood and Cancer - November 14, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Takuto Takahashi, Yusuke Okubo, Atsuhiko Handa Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research