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What are the main risks of splenectomy?
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Bleeding: Bleeding, injury to surrounding organs such as the stomach, liver and pancreas, wound infections are the acute risks. Long term risks are mainly the risk of post-splenectomy sepsis which can be minimized with the use of post splenectomy vaccines.
Answered 4/26/2018
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Splenectomy: Main risk is the reduced ability of the body to fight off certain bacterial infections. Recommendations are for vaccines against bacteria like pneumococcus.
Answered 3/22/2018
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