Publications by authors named "Rayan Y Abdelrahman"
Purpose: Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a chronic hematologic condition that requires frequent hospitalization representing a significant economic burden on the health services. The aim of this study was to explore the causes and underlying factors of hospitalization among children with SCA, as well as the factors affecting their length of hospital stay.
Patients And Methods: This retrospective study included children and adolescents less than 16 years old who were admitted in a group of private hospitals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, during the period from January 2018 to December 2019.