Splenectomy and sepsis: a warning

The risk of bacterial sepsis directly related to splenectomy performed at any age and for any reason has been clearly defined in the recent literature, yet some physicians remain either unaware or unconvinced of this fact. Even if the sepsis is diagnosed promptly and is appropriately treated, 50% to...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Pediatrics (Evanston) 1979-06, Vol.63 (6), p.938-941
1. Verfasser:	Dickerman, J D
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Anemia, Sickle Cell - complications Bacterial Infections - etiology Bacterial Infections - prevention & control Bacterial Vaccines Child Child, Preschool Humans Infant Penicillin Resistance Penicillins - therapeutic use Sepsis - etiology Sepsis - prevention & control Splenectomy - adverse effects Splenic Rupture - surgery Thalassemia - complications Vaccination
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