title: Chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura: effective preoperative preparation and long-term results of splenectomy.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010976:Platelet Count; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011696:Purpura, Thrombocytopenic / Q000601:surgery*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013156:Splenectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids