title: Increased risk of sepsis after splenectomy.
authors.affiliation: Renal Unit, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro.
authors.forename: H A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Deodhar
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Marshall
authors.forename: J N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Barnes
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000401:mortality; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004739:England / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors; D013156:Splenectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*