Subtotal and total splenectomy for hereditary pyropoikilocytosis: Benefits and outcomes
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DOI: 10.1002/ajh.25223
Abstract: single-agent chelation therapies. Br J Haematol. 2011;15(5):654-656. 4. Elalfy M, Adly AM, Wali Y, Tony S, Samir A, Elhenawy YI. Efficacy and safety of a novel combination of two oral chelators deferasirox/deferiprone over deferoxamine/deferiprone in… read more here.
Keywords: major patients; total splenectomy; hereditary pyropoikilocytosis; thalassemia major ... See more keywords
Subtotal versus total splenectomy in children with sickle cell disease: Clinical outcomes and splenic function assessed by pocked red blood cell count
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DOI: 10.1182/blood-2025-2953
Abstract: Background: The spleen is one of the first organs affected by sickle cell disease (SCD). While splenectomy may be indicated in some patients to prevent life-threatening recurrent acute splenic sequestration (ASS), the choice between subtotal… read more here.
Keywords: splenectomy; total splenectomy; splenic function; subtotal splenectomy ... See more keywords
Surgical decision-making in splenic hydatid cyst management via successful total splenectomy: a case report
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DOI: 10.1186/s13256-025-05642-z
Abstract: Echinococcosis classifies as a helminthic zoonosis affecting more than 3 million people. The outcome depends on the affected organ and implicated structures, with a lack of treatment in the long-term resulting in up to 90%… read more here.
Keywords: cyst; hydatid; total splenectomy; hydatid cyst ... See more keywords