splenectomy


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nounsurgical removal of the spleen

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Unfortunately after delivery, her platelet count showed a continuous decline so a splenectomy was decided upon.
Indications for laparoscopic splenectomy are the same as for open (classic) splenectomy, except in cases of trauma, where the role of laparoscopy is still the subject of consideration.
Splenectomy is always followed by increased blood viscosity as a result of high platelet (PLT) and leukocyte counts secondary to the absence of splenic breakdown.
Splenectomy is the gold standard treatment in adults; however, owing to critical immunological functions of the spleen in children, splenic preservation is highly recommended for children.
Pneumococcal vaccination was given for the possible need for splenectomy.
Splenectomy or drainage of the abscess with adjuvant antibiotic therapy should be performed in a timely manner.
Patients 1 2 3 4 5 Sex Male Male Male Female Male Age (years) 53 45 46 34 70 UGB Yes No No Yes Yes Splenectomy No No No Yes Yes LFS Ascites No No Ascites Ascites + jaundice MELD 12 7 7 10 15 Comorbidities None DM, AC None None DM, AC Liver/body weight (%) 1.61 4.50 2.22 2.14 1.34 Liver parenchyma SLF+SG SLF+SG SLF SLF+SG SLF Milan criteria In Out Out In In Patients 6 Sex Male Age (years) 57 UGB No Splenectomy No LFS No MELD 8 Comorbidities DM Liver/body weight (%) 1.60 Liver parenchyma SLF+SG Milan criteria Out HCC, hepatocellular carcinoma; SLF, schistosomal liver fibrosis; UGB, upper gastrointestinal bleeding; LFS, liver failure signs; MELD, model for end-stage liver disease; DM, diabetes mellitus; AC, alcohol consumption; SG, schistosomal granuloma.
Currently, rituximab is recommended instead of splenectomy which was formerly the second line treatment (2, 3).
For submucosal lesions in the gastric fundus, with echotexture same as the spleen and extragastric under endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) examination, especially in patients with the history of splenectomy, accessory spleen should be suspected.
Distal pancreatectomy (DP) with splenectomy is the standard treatment with curative intent for left-sided pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
If gallstones are present, cholecystectomy may be performed simultaneously with splenectomy or at a later date (3).
After the first report of laparoscopic splenectomy in 1991, this technique has been rapidly established to be a safe and effective treatment for a range of benign and malignant hematological conditions [1, 2].
In 07/2006 the patient had a splenectomy following traumatic splenic rupture.