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The first therapy tried is usually a steroid medication, such as prednisone. If steroid medications do not improve the condition, removal of the spleen (splenectomy) may be considered. Immunosuppressive therapy is usually given if the person does ...
Source:ADAM
Date:November 23, 2008
A splenectomy is the total or partial surgical removal of the spleen, an organ that is part of the lymphatic system.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
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. It helps your body fight germs and infections. It also helps filter your blood.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
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. In adu...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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. In adu...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Should patients with a history of splenectomy receive prophylactic antibiotics for dental procedures?
Source:StayWell
Detailed information on blood transfusion, including the components of blood and potential risks involved in a blood transfusion
Source:StayWell
The process of transferring whole blood or blood components from one person (donor) to another (recipient).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Detailed information on blood transfusion, including the components of blood and potential risks involved in a blood transfusion
Source:StayWell
The process of transferring whole blood or blood components from one person (donor) to another (recipient).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Transfusion therapy refers to the process of administering whole blood or blood components to a patient through an intravenous (IV) needle or catheter placed in a patient's vein. Blood and blood products may be autologous (comprised of the patient...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Transfusion is the process of transferring whole blood or blood components from a donor to a recipient.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Plasmapheresis is a blood purification procedure used to treat several autoimmune diseases. It is also known as therapeutic plasma exchange.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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