title: Postsplenectomy Prophylaxis: A Persistent Failure to Meet Standard?
abstract: A retrospective case review of patients that underwent emergency splenectomy or splenic preservation from May 2003 to April 2014 was undertaken at a single center. The results highlight failures in administration of postsplenectomy vaccination for emergency splenectomy patients. In this study, we highlight methods to improve postsplenectomy care.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Heartlands Hospital, Heart of England Foundation Trust , Bordesley Green East, Birmingham.
authors.forename: Alexander David
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Heartlands Hospital, Heart of England Foundation Trust , Bordesley Green East, Birmingham.
authors.forename: Mashuk
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Heartlands Hospital, Heart of England Foundation Trust , Bordesley Green East, Birmingham.
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cheshire
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Heartlands Hospital, Heart of England Foundation Trust , Bordesley Green East, Birmingham.
authors.forename: Douglas
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bowley
keywords: antibiotic prophylaxis; emergency splenectomy; vaccination.