Frequent detection of functional hyposplenism via assessment of pitted erythrocytes in patients with advanced liver cirrhosis
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0271541
Abstract: Background Asplenia or functional hyposplenism are risk factors for severe infections, and vaccinations against encapsulated bacteria are advised. There are only limited data regarding the spleen function of cirrhotic patients. Methods We evaluated spleen function… read more here.
Keywords: function; liver cirrhosis; hyposplenism; functional hyposplenism ... See more keywords
Prophylactic Splenectomy and Hyposplenism in Spaceflight.
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DOI: 10.3357/amhp.6079.2022
Abstract: BACKGROUND: There is debate whether astronauts traveling to space should undergo a prophylactic splenectomy prior to long duration spaceflight. Risks to the spleen during flight include radiation and trauma. However, splenectomy also carries significant risks.METHODS:… read more here.
Keywords: hyposplenism; prophylactic splenectomy; long duration; rate ... See more keywords
The protective effect of the spleen in sickle cell patients. A comparative study between patients with asplenia/hyposplenism and hypersplenism
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DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.796837
Abstract: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is caused by a point mutation in the beta-globin gene. SCD is characterized by chronic hemolytic anemia, vaso-occlusive events leading to tissue ischemia, and progressive organ failure. Chronic inflammatory state is… read more here.
Keywords: hypersplenism; asplenia hyposplenism; hyposplenism; patients asplenia ... See more keywords