Thromboembolic Events Following Splenectomy: Risk Factors, Prevention, Management and Outcomes
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DOI: 10.1007/s00268-017-4185-2
Abstract: BackgroundThromboembolic events following splenectomy are not uncommon. However, the role of thromboprophylaxis and risk factors for thrombosis, as well as the clinical course and outcomes, are not well characterized.MethodsA retrospective review of individuals who underwent… read more here.
Keywords: splenectomy; following splenectomy; events following; risk factors ... See more keywords
Hepatic Infarction following splenectomy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2016.07.011
Abstract: A 17-year-old child came to our emergency clinic complaining of fever, palpitations and abdominal pain. There was no history of trauma. The patient was diagnosed with endocarditis by clinical symptoms after cardiac examination. Abdominal computed… read more here.
Keywords: hepatic infarction; following splenectomy; infarction following; infarction ... See more keywords