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 | |
| 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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Gastroenterology For General Surgeons
Wichmann, M. W. (Editor), McCullough, T. K. (Editor), Roberts-Thomson, I. C. (Editor) & Maddern, G. J. (Editor), Aug 2019, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG. 321 p.Research output: Book/Report › Anthology › peer-review
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