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In this section we provide a summary of the more common acute and chronic complications seen in patients with SCD. We also list the symptoms which require urgent medical attention and the essential investigations required for patients who are acutely unwell.
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Howard, J., Telfer, P. (2015). Overview and General Principles. In: Sickle Cell Disease in Clinical Practice. In Clinical Practice. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2473-3_4
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