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Flow diagram showing the interplay between splenectomy, transfusion history, and elevated LIC and its effect on the rate of (A) vascular and (B) endocrine/bone morbidity. LIC, liver iron concentration; dw, dry weight. Data analyzed using the χ2 and Fisher’s exact tests.
