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Alternate Name(s): Splenectomy ...... Surgery is required to remove a diseased or damaged spleen.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002944.htm#Def...
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Recovering from laparoscopic spleen removal usually takes about 1 to 3 weeks. You may have some of these symptoms as you recover: ... You will be more likely to get infections after your spleen is removed.
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Article about Spleen removal. Includes illustrations and topical information provided by ADAM and Drugs.com. ... In an open spleen removal: ... For laparoscopic spleen removal:
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www.drugs.com/enc/spleen-removal.html
www.drugs.com/enc/spleen-removal.html
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Spleen removal, Spleen removal is surgery is required to remove a diseased or damaged spleen, the body organ that helps the body fight infections. ... Some conditions which may require spleen removal include:
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www.umm.edu/ency/article/002944.htm
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Information for patients eligible for laparoscopic spleen removal (splenectomy) surgery from SAGES ... Hemolytic anemia (a condition that breaks down red blood cells) requires a spleen removal to prevent or decrease the need for transfusion. Also, hereditary (genetic) conditions that affect the shape of red blood...
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www.sages.org/publications/publication.php?id=PI12
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Your spleen plays an important part in your resistance to infection (immunity). Your spleen is in the upper left side of your abdomen, partly protected by your lower ribs. The spleen may have to be taken out (splenectomy) or may stop working right for many reasons.
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Side Effects of Spleen Removal. If you are having an overwhelming feeling of fullness despite only eating small portions of food, accompanied by unexplained ...
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www.ehow.com/about_5314047_side-effects-spleen-removal....
www.ehow.com/about_5314047_side-effects-spleen-removal.html
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Spleen Removal (Splenectomy) information center covers description, indications, risks, convalescence, recovery, and expectations after surgery. ... Main Page of Spleen Removal...
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health.allrefer.com/health/spleen-removal-info.html
health.allrefer.com/health/spleen-removal-info.html
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