Avascular necrosis of the femoral head among children and adolescents with sickle cell disease in Greece

Hemoglobinopathies are very common in Greece, the incidence of beta-thalassemia trait being 8% and that of sickle cell trait ranging from 1 to 32% in various districts. In Greek populations, sickle cell disease (SCD) is mainly represented by S-beta thalassemia.

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Published in:Haematologica (Roma) 2002-07, Vol.87 (7), p.771-772
Main Authors: Athanassiou-Metaxa, M, Kirkos, J, Koussi, A, Hatzipantelis, E, Tsatra, I, Economou, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Anemia, Sickle Cell - complications
Child
Greece
Humans
Male
Osteonecrosis - etiology
Osteonecrosis - surgery
Osteonecrosis - therapy
Osteotomy
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Hemoglobinopathies are very common in Greece, the incidence of beta-thalassemia trait being 8% and that of sickle cell trait ranging from 1 to 32% in various districts. In Greek populations, sickle cell disease (SCD) is mainly represented by S-beta thalassemia.
ISSN:0390-6078
1592-8721