Metabolic and endocrinologic complications in beta-thalassemia major: a multicenter study in Tehran

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The combination of transfusion and chelation therapy has dramatically extended the life expectancy of thalassemic patients. The main objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of prominent thalassemia complications.</p...

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Main Authors: Hashemi Reza, Habibzadeh Mohammadreza, Bouzari Navid, Pourzahedgilani Nima, Kamgar Mohammad, Bekheirnia Mir Reza, Shamshirsaz Alireza, Shamshirsaz Amirhooshang, Aghakhani Shahriar, Homayoun Hooman, Larijani Bagher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2003-08-01
Series:BMC Endocrine Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6823/3/4