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Hi, im male 21 years old and i got itp, i used al medication (prednisone, globin) and even had a marrow research. how bad is it if i remove myn spleen?
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See details: Removal of the spleen is not a guarantee that the itp will resolve. There is the usual small surgical risk and you will need Pneumovax vaccinations to protect you as the risk of pneumococcal infection is increased after splenectomy.
Answered 6/30/2014
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