Reason for Emergency Department Visit, Disposition and Associated Factors of Pediatric Oncology Patients in Tikur Anbesa Specialized Hospital Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.202
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2024-06-19
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Addis Ababa University
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Oncologic emergencies are acute, potentially life-threatening events related to a patient's malignancy or its treatment. Pediatric oncologic patients visit the emergency department for various reasons, including acute complications of their cancer or treatment-related side effects. The medical team assesses each case to decide on admission, treatment adjustment, or discharge with follow-up. This study aims to assess the reasons for emergency department visits, disposition, and associated factors in pediatric oncologic patients
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Pediatric oncology patients