Erythrocytapheresis Service in the Basrah: Safety and Efficacy Statistics

Abstract

One of the methods of treatment of sickle cell anemia is erythrocyte apheresis. This disease is widespread throughout the world, including the Middle East. This study has two goals: describe the erythrocytapheresis service at the Center in Basra (Iraq) taking into account the characteristics of the patients and the type of procedure, as well as show the safety profile of erythrocytapheresis using adverse reaction statistics.