A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Stature Growth Complications in β-thalassemia Major Patients.
Morteza Arab-ZozaniSetare KheyrandishAmirhossein RastgarEbrahim Miri-MoghaddamPublished in: Annals of global health (2021)
Our study revealed that near half of thalassemia patients suffer from growth impairments. However, regular evaluation of serum ferritin levels, close monitoring in a proper institute, suitable and acceptable treatment methods besides regular chelation therapy could significantly reduce the patients' complications.