Medical indications for splenectomy.
The spleen, whether anatomically and physiologically normal or diseased, may significantly worsen the clinical picture in a variety of medical disorders. However, splenectomy should be undertaken only after a careful balancing of the short- and long-term risks and potential benefits to the patient, which are discussed in the following review.
Russell
S J
SJ
University College Hospital, London.
Richards
J D
JD
D006801:Humans; D013154:Spleen / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D013156:Splenectomy