Persistent changes in circulating white blood cell populations after splenectomy
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DOI: 10.1007/s12185-017-2335-9
Abstract: The effect of splenectomy on the incidence of infections and thromboembolisms has been investigated thoroughly. Nevertheless, the long-term effects of splenectomy on immunological profile and circulating blood counts have not been described before. To study… read more here.
Keywords: normal population; changes circulating; persistent changes; trauma patients ... See more keywords
Vaccine coverage for recommended vaccines among splenectomised patients in Apulia, South Italy: a retrospective cohort study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-069316
Abstract: Objective Splenectomised/asplenic patients have a 10–50 fold higher risk than the general population of developing overwhelming postsplenectomy infection. To control this risk, these patients have to receive a specific immunisation schedule, before or in the… read more here.
Keywords: recommended vaccines; coverage recommended; vaccine coverage; vaccine ... See more keywords