Spleen removal
Alternate Names : Splenectomy, Laparoscopic splenectomy, Spleen removal - laparoscopic
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Spleen removal, or splenectomy, involves surgically removing the spleen from the body. The spleen produces red blood cells and white blood cells in the body. It also stores blood.
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If your child is sick or getting cancer treatment, he or she may not feel like eating. But your child will need to get enough protein and calories to grow and develop.
Spleen Removal
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Splenectomy/ Spleen removal is surgery required to remove a diseased or damaged spleen - the body organ that helps the body fight infections.
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Children and adults should be given a pneumococcal vaccine before spleen removal surgery, and also may receive folic acid supplements. Additional vaccines may be indicated based on the patient's history.
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Sickle cell disease
HIV/AIDS
Spleen removal
Chemotherapy
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Alcohol use
Diabetes
History of meningitis
Infection of a heart valve
Injury or trauma to the head
Meningitis in which there is leakage of spinal fluid
Recent ear infection
Recent pneumonia
Recent upper respiratory infection
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