Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics

Original Article

Red cell distribution width and reticulocyte hemoglobin content as predictors of iron depletion in children with cyanotic congenital heart disease

Hanyudh Prichayudh, Kanhatai Chiengthong, Khwaunrat Whaidee, Navaporn Phiphattanatikanunt, Vidhavas La-orkhun, Pornthep Lertsapcharoen

Background: Iron-deficiency anemia is challenging to diagnose in patients with cyanotic congenital heart disease (CCHD) because of the high hemoglobin concentration as a compensatory mechanism for cyanosis.
Purpose: This study aimed to identify predictive parameters of iron depletion status and assess the prevalence of iron deficiency in patients with CCHD. Methods: A descriptive study enrolled patients with CCHD aged 6 months to...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2026.00241 [Accepted]

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Impact of bacterial infection on native liver survival in children with cirrhosis due to biliary atresia

Varissara Kaewchaivijit, Pornthep Tanpowpong, Songpon Getsuwan, Sophida Boonsathorn, Chatmanee Lertudomphonwanit, Suporn Treepongkaruna

Background: Biliary atresia (BA) is a common cause of cirrhosis in children, and serious bacterial infections may worsen clinical outcomes.
Purpose: To study the characteristics, associated factors, and outcomes of infections in children with cirrhosis secondary to BA. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted in children aged <18 years with cirrhosis due to BA between 2014 and 2023. Patients were categorized...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2026.00388 [Accepted]

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Clinical note

Marifat Ganieva, Muqaddas Boltaboeva, Umida Ganiyeva, Oksana Efimenko, Abdulhamid Haydarov, Sherzod Toshboyev

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2026.00563 [Accepted]

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