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Splenectomy
Spleen removal (splenectomy) is surgery to remove a diseased or damaged spleen. This organ is in the upper part of your belly, on the left side. It helps your body fight germs and infections. It also helps filter your blood.
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What is a splenectomy?
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What are the reasons for a splenectomy?
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What are the main risks of splenectomy?
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Is the splenectomy a risky thing to do?
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Is an open splenectomy a very long procedure?
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What are the common complications of splenectomy?
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How common is it for someone to need a splenectomy?
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What kind of shots are you supposed to get after a splenectomy?
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A 30-year old asked:
After a splenectomy, will I need to take any special medications?
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How long after a splenectomy would it be safe to go to a concert?
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A 38-year old female asked:
Is a splenectomy highrisk for Covid 19?
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A 31-year old asked:
Why does splenectomy lead to thrombocytosis?
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A 35-year old asked:
Why is my spleen growing back after splenectomy?
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A 47-year old asked:
I was wondering what are the risks of a splenectomy?
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A 30-year old asked:
Is it common to have an abscess after a splenectomy?
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A 40-year old male asked:
Why is there leukocytosis status post a splenectomy?
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A 48-year old asked:
Can the spleen regenerate after partial splenectomy?
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A 40-year old asked:
Are there any long-term effects of having a splenectomy?
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A 27-year old asked:
After a splenectomy does another organ take over from the spleen?
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A 37-year old asked:
Why would I want a laparoscopic splenectomy instead of an open one?
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A 69-year old female asked:
After a splenectomy is there a connection with the onset of diabetes ?
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A 35-year old asked:
If I undergo splenectomy, will my bilirubin level increase or decrease?
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A 44-year old asked:
I had a partial splenectomy. Can the spleen can regenerate and how can I know if it's been regenerated?
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A 44-year old male asked:
I had an emergency splenectomy 4/21/12. I used to be an energetic person & now i can hardly make it through the day. Is this a side effect?
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A 66-year old male asked:
Does splenectomy prevent recurrent episodes of hemolysis?
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A 25-year old asked:
After a splenectomy how long will I need to stay in the hospital?
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A 36-year old asked:
Can anyone tell me what food must be prevented after splenectomy?
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A 38-year old female asked:
I had a splenectomy 17 years ago. Does this fall under the high risk factors of Covid 19?
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A 28-year old female asked:
I know a splenectomy can cause diabetes but how will it affect someone who is already a diabetic?
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A 44-year old male asked:
Good morning I had an emergency splenectomy 20 years ago and now have a work opportunity in a high malaria area of Mozambique. What are the risks?
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