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Results 1 - 10 of 19 for splenectomy
  1. Post-splenectomy complications 
    Post-splenectomy complications can occur after surgery to remove the spleen. Complications may include: Blood clots Destruction of red ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001290.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Spleen removal 
    ... diseased or damaged spleen. This surgery is called splenectomy. The spleen is in the upper part of ... free). The surgeon may do either an open splenectomy or a laparoscopic splenectomy. During open spleen removal: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002944.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Laparoscopic spleen removal in adults - discharge 
    ... to remove your spleen. This operation is called splenectomy . Now that you're going home, follow your ... type of surgery you had is called laparoscopic splenectomy. The surgeon made 3 to 4 small cuts ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000286.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Spleen removal - child - discharge 
    Brandow AM, Camitta BM. Hyposplenism, splenic trauma, and splenectomy. In: Kliegman RM, St. Geme JW, Blum NJ, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000277.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Open spleen removal in adults - discharge 
    ... to remove your spleen. This operation is called splenectomy . Now that you're going home, follow your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000287.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Surgery for pancreatic cancer 
    ... of the stomach is removed. Distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy -- This surgery is used more often for tumors ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007649.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Surgery for pancreatic cancer - discharge 
    You had surgery to treat pancreatic cancer . Now that you're going home, follow instructions on self-care. ... All or part of your pancreas ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000820.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Immune hemolytic anemia 
    ... intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) or removal of the spleen (splenectomy) may be considered. You may receive treatment to ... need special treatment. In most people, steroids or splenectomy can totally or partially control anemia.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000576.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Pyruvate kinase deficiency 
    ... anemia may need blood transfusions. Removing the spleen ( splenectomy ) may help reduce the destruction of red blood ... donor blood or plasma. Someone who had a splenectomy should receive the pneumococcal vaccine at recommended intervals. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001197.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Hereditary spherocytic anemia 
    ... the spleen is enlarged, surgery to remove it ( splenectomy ) cures the anemia but does not correct the ... Children should wait until age 5 to have splenectomy because of the infection risk. In mild cases ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000530.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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