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Thalessemic patient with hypersplenism want to undergo bone marrow transplant do u advice splenectomy if difficult to maintain his hb above 7-8 ?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Maybe not: But since the bmt will happen in a referral center i would take their recommendation.

Answered 11/13/2013

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This is a : Question for hematology specialist, because it would depend on many details of the case.

Dr Wang agreed

Answered 7/4/2020

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