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Hereditary Spherocytosis : Treatments

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Treatments List

Treatments could include:
  • Erythrocyte Transfusion

Treatments Overview Articles

Congenital spherocytic anemia
Surgery to remove the spleen (splenectomy) cures the anemia but doesn't correct the abnormal cell shape. Families with a history of spherocytosis should have their children screened for this disorder.
Source:ADAM
Date:November 8, 2008

Specific Treatments Articles

Splenectomy
A splenectomy is the total or partial surgical removal of the spleen, an organ that is part of the lymphatic system.The human spleen is a dark purple bean-shaped organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen just behind the bottom of the rib...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Spleen removal
Spleen removal(splenectomy) is surgery to remove a diseased or damaged spleen. This organ is in the upper part of your belly, on the left side.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Splenectomy
Splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen, which is an organ that is part of the lymphatic system. The spleen is a dark-purple, bean-shaped organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen, just behind the bottom of the rib cage.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Splenectomy
Splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen, which is an organ that is part of the lymphatic system. The spleen is a dark purple, bean-shaped organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen, just behind the bottom of the rib cage.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Ask The Doctor (09-18-2007)
Should patients with a history of splenectomy receive prophylactic antibiotics for dental procedures?
Source:StayWell
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