Information AboutAutosplenectomy |
| CATEGORIES ABOUT AUTOSPLENECTOMY | |
| immune system disorders | |
| hematology | |
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CAUSES This may occur in Sickle-cell Disease and Spherocytosis when abnormal Red Blood Cell s repeatedly block off small blood vessels, causing Infarction of parts of the spleen. CONSEQUENCES See Also: Asplenia Absence of effective splenic function ( Asplenia ) is associated with increased risks of Overwhelming Post Splenectomy Infection . Protocols involving Vaccination and Prophylactic antibiotics can reduce these risks. |
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