Measurement of erythrocyte lifespan using a CO breath test in patients with thalassemia and the impact of treatment
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Published:2023-08-29
Issue:1
Volume:15
Page:e2023050
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ISSN:2035-3006
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Container-title:Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases
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language:
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Short-container-title:Mediterr J Hematol Infect Dis
Author:
Yin Xiaolin,Luo Jingting
Abstract
Background: Thalassemia comprises a diverse group of genetic disorders that affects the synthesis of globin chains, with a global distribution. The use of erythrocyte lifespan (ELS) to assess differences among patients with different types of thalassemia and the efficacy of splenectomy has not been implemented.
Publisher
Hematology Section, Dept. of Radiological Science and Hematology, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
Subject
Infectious Diseases,Hematology