Three patients with homozygous sickle cell disease underwent successful open heart surgery for multivalvular lesions. Details of the surgical technique and the necessary precautions are described. Exchange transfusion was implemented in all cases. Crucial issues in cardiac surgical management to avoid or at least minimize vasoocclusive crisis and associated complications are discussed.
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