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Hello, i have sickle cell anemia, my hematologist recomended me to do splenectomy does it help to reduce pain crisis ?
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Puzzling : most sickle cell patients have auto splenectomy. If you have scd then that is usual. Seek additional input
Answered 6/14/2015
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