Paediatric sickle cell disease at a tertiary hospital in Malawi: a retrospective cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Tsung-Shu Joseph Wu (Author), Chikondi Sharon Chimbatata (Author), Master RO Chisale (Author), Alfred Bornwell Kayira (Author), Frank Watson Sinyiza (Author), Balwani Chingatichifwe Mbakaya (Author), Paul Uchizi Kaseka (Author), Pocha Kamudumuli (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMJ Publishing Group, 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) remains a major cause of childhood mortality and morbidity in Malawi. However, literature to comprehensively describe the disease in the paediatric population is lacking.Methods A retrospective review of clinical files of children with SCD was conducted. Descri...