[Hereditary spherocytosis and splenectomy].
The case of a sixteen year old girl with hereditary spherocytosis, submitted to splenectomy, is presented. After operation the patient had four serious infections; for this reason she is now treated by antibiotic prophylaxis.
Bertolini
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Divisione di Medicinia, Ospedale Generale di Zona, Chiavenna Sondrio.
Marabelli
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P
Marolda
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A
Tassi
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G
Tiberi
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A
Zecca
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A
D000293:Adolescent; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004198:Disease Susceptibility; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013103:Spherocytosis, Hereditary / Q000601:surgery*; D013156:Splenectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*
Sferocitosi ereditaria e splenectomia.