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Red blood cell exchange techniques and methods.
- Source :
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Transfusion and apheresis science : official journal of the World Apheresis Association : official journal of the European Society for Haemapheresis [Transfus Apher Sci] 2019 Apr; Vol. 58 (2), pp. 132-135. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Mar 13. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Red blood cell exchange (RBCX) has become a standard therapy to remove abnormal red blood cells (RBC) in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). In the last few decades, RBCX techniques have gradually improved, allowing sickle RBCs to be removed with greater precision and enabling specific hematological targets to be set. Improved knowledge of the techniques as well as the clinical and biological targets has led to optimization of the procedures. The aim of this review is to summarize the current technique, methods, targets and schedules of RBCX and to consider the outstanding issues that require additional investigation.<br /> (Copyright © 2019. Published by Elsevier Ltd.)
- Subjects :
- Humans
Erythrocyte Transfusion methods
Erythrocytes metabolism
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1473-0502
- Volume :
- 58
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Transfusion and apheresis science : official journal of the World Apheresis Association : official journal of the European Society for Haemapheresis
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 30910617
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.transci.2019.03.005