Question 1

why is there leukocytosis status post a splenectomy?

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Not perfectly clear,: The reasons for WBC elevation after splenectomy are not completely elucidated, but is known a higher count of &gt;16000/mm3 is present in those developing infection. So, high wbc signaled the body in a big fight against infection. More? Ask your doctor who knows more about his/her patients than anyone online.

Question 2

is the splenectomy a risky thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Early&Late Risks: Splenectomy is usually performed as an emergency operation after trauma or an elective operation to treat hematologic diseases.  Early risks include bleeding requiring transfusion and injury to adjacent organs including the stomach and colon.  Late risks are related to an increased risk of infection from encapsulated bacteria, necessitating periodic immunizations for extra protection.

Question 3

what are the common complications of splenectomy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Most of the time there are no complications. A pneumococcal vaccine is used before surgery to help with your immunity after surgery. Risks of bleeding or infection after surgery are low. Open and laparoscopic surgery options are available for some people, and recovery after laparoscopic surgery may be quicker.

Question 4

how common is it for someone to need  a splenectomy?

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Not too common: Removal of the spleen is generally reserved for conditions such as trauma or accident with spleen rupture. Other conditions could be from disease called itp causing low platelets. There are some rare lymphoma cancers than may need splenectomy. Also rarely is severe spleen enlargement from uncommon blood or bone marrow disorders.

Question 5

is a splenectomy highrisk for covid 19?

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COVID 19 : No. " Lack of a spleen has not been identified as a risk factor for acquiring COVID-19 or having worse outcomes."  PER:  https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/no-spleen-what-you-need-to-know-to-stay-healthy-2020042419641

Question 6

why does splenectomy lead to thrombocytosis?

Accepted Answer

Splenectomy: One of the functions of the spleen is to help filter out impurities and worn out blood components, including red blood cells and platelets. After the removal of the spleen, since there is a decreased recycling of the body's platelets, there will normally be an increase in the number of circulating platelets, a so-called thrombocytosis.

Question 7

why is my spleen growing back after splenectomy?

Accepted Answer

Splenosis: Small fragments of splenic tissue or splenules can grow after the spleen is removed.

Question 8

i was wondering what are the risks of a splenectomy?

Accepted Answer

Splenectomy: Risks are low but can include splenosis, bleeding, infection, abscess and rarely opsi. You need to try to be vaccinated before the operation to minimize this complication against meningiococcus, haemophilus influenzae and pneumococcus.

Question 9

is it common to have an abscess after a splenectomy?

Accepted Answer

No, but can occur: Abscess or fluid collections after splenectomy are not that common, but do occur. If the person having the splenectomy has a hematologic or immune disorder (leukemia, myelofibrosis, etc.), or if the spleen is very enlarged before surgery, then the risks are increased for post-operative infections.

Question 10

can the spleen regenerate after partial splenectomy?

Accepted Answer

Heals: Not much regeneration occurs.
The function of the remaining part is likely quite adequate.
With full splenectomy, followup,is important.

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