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To control the bleeding sometimes it is necessary to surgically remove the spleen (splenectomy). What if my spleen has to be taken out? Most healthy adults live a normal life after splenectomy, however you may have an increased risk of severe infection.
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Find out what you need to know about life after a splenectomy, or spleen surgery. Learn how to protect yourself from infections and the changes you will need to make. ... Life After a Splenectomy...
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Most patients are able to resume their normal activities 4 to 6 weeks after surgery. However, a patient who requires a splenectomy after the spleen was traumatized may be hospitalized longer based on any additional injuries that may be present. ... Life After a Splenectomy...
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Most importantly, the treatment of all future infections becomes more complicated after splenectomy, because a key component of ... A vaccine against Hib was introduced in 1993 and all children born after this date should have received it. Although the risk of developing these infections is small, it is present for life.
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Patient information: Preventing severe infection after splenectomy ... If the spleen is surgically removed or does not work correctly, a minor infection can potentially develop into a life-threatening infection known as sepsis. Fortunately, treatments to prevent minor infections from becoming life-threatening can be...
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Life After Splenectomy WisdomCard™ ... Research Notes on Life After Splenectomy ... Our Guides and Physician Review team have organized the Top 10 Health Resources on Life After Splenectomy and compiled helpful research notes below.
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organizedwisdom.com/Life_After_Splenectomy
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Recovery after splenectomy? What factors affect life expectancy? How does age affect work expectancy? Does splectonomy affect life expectancy? Does splenectomy reduce life expectancy? Does a spleenectomy affect life expectancy?
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Although your risk of infection is highest in the first two years after splenectomy, it stays high for the rest of your life. With no spleen, the risk of a severe infection is about the same as dying in a home accident.
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