| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2882139 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2006 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Afebrile, EMH-related pleuritis represents a potentially life-threatening complication in thalassemia. Therapy should be individualized and treatment is emerging. Pleurodesis seems to be an effective and safe therapeutic option for exudative effusions, while transfusion-chelation therapy combined with hydroxyurea may be helpful in suppressing increased erythropoiesis.
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Authors
Athanassios MD, PhD, Stergios MD, Dimitrios MD, PhD, Ioannis MD, PhD, Maria MD, Katerina MD, Maria MD, PhD,