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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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Is the splenectomy a risky thing to do?
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Is splenectomy a very common procedure?
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How long is the recovery for a splenectomy?
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What are the survival rates of a splenectomy?
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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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Is it common to have an abscess after a splenectomy?
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How long after a splenectomy would it be safe to go to a concert?
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Can anyone tell me what food must be prevented after splenectomy?
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After a splenectomy, will I need to take any special medications?
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A 66-year old male asked:
Does splenectomy prevent recurrent episodes of hemolysis?
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Is there a connection between spherocytosis and splenectomy?
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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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What are some of the complications of chemotherapy after splenectomy?
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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 49-year old asked:
Can i drink alcohol after a splenectomy?
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Will having a splenectomy leave a big scar?
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Which vaccinations will I need after splenectomy?
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A 30-year old asked:
How can I know if my splenectomy scar is getting infected?
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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 26-year old female asked:
Splenectomy in June.Told when sick if I had a fever to immediately go to the dr. How high of a temp and why is it so important to go immediately?
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A 34-year old asked:
How does a splenectomy affect my red blood cells?
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After a splenectomy, will I be able to drink alcohol?
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A 27-year old male asked:
What diet for Hypoplastic Right kidney and splenectomy?
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A 34-year old asked:
Why would a splenectomy increase the number of platelets in my blood?
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Is a splenectomy of common treatment for thrombocytopenic purpura?
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A 39-year old female asked:
I have had a splenectomy. Am I more vulnerable to get hepatitis from a coworker at a restaurant? I was diagnosed with ITP 3 years ago. She says she has the "noncontagious" form of hep.
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