Van de Pette J E, Pearson T C, Slater N G
J R Soc Med. 1982 Oct;75(10):777-80. doi: 10.1177/014107688207501006.
Five patients are reported with sickle cell syndromes (HbSS, HbSC and HbSthal) in whom rapid exchange transfusion led to resolution of life-threatening infarctive crises. The technique appears to be of value in the management of severe complications of sickle cell syndromes.