The spleen and splenectomy
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The spleen and splenectomy
Surg Gynecol Obstet.
1991 Nov.
Abstract
After 1940, the number of splenectomies performed in the United States and elsewhere increased rapidly. Splenectomy for Banti's disease and malaria decreased gradually into disrepute. Removal of the spleen for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, congenital spherocytic anemia and acquired hemolytic anemia became accepted practice. However, debate still continues regarding the proper indications for splenectomy in Gaucher's disease, Felty's syndrome and leukemia.
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