title: Immunological changes following posttraumatic splenectomy.
abstract: In 31 splenectomized individuals blood lymphocytes and serum immunoglobulins were examined 1-11 years after splenectomy. The results demonstrate: 1. Increase of the surface immunoglobulin bearing lymphocytes. 2. Reduction of the E-rosette forming lymphocytes, especially in a combined test assay. 3. Reduction of serum IgM. A surface-restoring effect of the RES of the spleen is discussed as a reason for the diminished E-rosette formation in splenectomized individuals.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007075:Immunoglobulin M / Q000032:analysis; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000032:analysis*; D008214:Lymphocytes; D008875:Middle Aged; D012397:Rosette Formation; D013154:Spleen / Q000293:injuries; D013156:Splenectomy; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D007075:Immunoglobulin M; D007136:Immunoglobulins