[Management of the adult with sickle cell disease]

Rev Infirm. 2022 Jan;71(277):20-21. doi: 10.1016/j.revinf.2021.11.005. Epub 2021 Dec 2.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Sickle cell disease is a chronic disease with multisystemic complications. Follow-up requires specialised and multidisciplinary care. The consultation allows for the screening of complications.

Keywords: acute complication; chronic complication; complication aiguë; complication chronique; drépanocytose; sickle cell disease; therapeutic education; éducation thérapeutique.

MeSH terms

  • Anemia, Sickle Cell* / complications
  • Anemia, Sickle Cell* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Mass Screening
  • Referral and Consultation