Spleen

Matthias W. Wichmann; Timothy K. McCullough

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-92768-8_9

Spleen

Matthias W. Wichmann, Timothy K. McCullough

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Abstract

Splenic function is pivotal to host immunity. The spleen is often affected by blunt abdominal trauma, and general surgical input is required for management of these patients. Multiple hematological and hepatobiliary disorders affect the spleen, and surgical input may be required to discuss elective splenectomy. Asplenic patients can present with fulminant sepsis, a condition that requires immediate identification and aggressive treatment.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Gastroenterology For General Surgeons
Editors	Matthias W. Wichmann, Timothy K. McCullough, Ian C. Roberts-Thomson, Guy J. Maddern
Place of Publication	Switzerland
Publisher	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Chapter	9
Pages	97-101
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Electronic)	978-3-319-92768-8
ISBN (Print)	978-3-319-92767-1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-92768-8_9
Publication status	Published - Aug 2019
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Asplenic patients
Elective splenectomy
Immune function
Postsplenectomy sepsis
Spleen
Splenic function
Vaccination

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