title: The role of splenectomy in endocarditis.
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013156:Splenectomy; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery