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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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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.
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