Vaso-Occlusive Crises

**Definition:** A common complication of SICKLE CELL DISEASE arises when MICROVESSELS become obstructed by sickled red blood cells, leading to tissue and organ oxygen deprivation, resulting in acute episodes of pain.

**Tree numbers:** - C15.378.050.141.150.150.835 - C15.378.420.155.834 - C16.320.070.150.835 - C16.320.365.155.834

**Synonyms:** - Vaso Occlusive Crises - Vaso Occlusive Crises (VOCs) - Vaso Occlusive Crisis - Vaso Occlusive Events - Vaso Occlusive Events (VOEs) - Vaso Occlusive-Crises - Vasoocclusive Crises - Vasoocclusive Crisis