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Results 1 - 10 of 93 for Spleen problems spleen removal
  1. Spleen Removal (Splenectomy) (Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons)  
    Spleen Diseases/Treatments and Therapies ... Spleen Diseases ... Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons ... There are several reasons why a spleen ...
  2. ... severe cases, the disease may be treated by removal of the spleen ( splenectomy ).
  3. Thrombocytosis (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)  
    Platelet Disorders/Specifics ... Platelet Disorders ... Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
  4. ... fibrosis , COPD , or other long-term (chronic) lung problems Have a ... removal, HIV/AIDS , or cancer treatment) Have recently traveled ...
  5. ... disease called myeloproliferative neoplasm (which includes polycythemia vera ) Spleen removal (splenectomy) Some people with high platelet counts may be at risk for forming blood clots or even bleeding too much. Blood clots can lead to serious medical problems.
  6. Spleen removal is surgery to remove a diseased or damaged spleen. This surgery is called splenectomy. The spleen ... open splenectomy or a laparoscopic splenectomy. During open spleen removal: The surgeon makes a cut (incision) in the ...
  7. Most children recover quickly after spleen removal. Recovery from laparoscopic surgery is usually faster than recovery from open surgery. Your child may have some of these symptoms. All ...
  8. You had surgery to remove your spleen. This operation is called splenectomy . Now that you're going home, follow your surgeon's or health ...
  9. ... Recent pneumonia with S pneumoniae Recent upper respiratory infection Spleen removal or a spleen that does not function
  10. ... People who are going to have a planned spleen removal should be vaccinated 2 weeks before the surgery ...
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