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Richard

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Removal of Spleen
Posted: 11-23-03 18:36pm

My brother in-law has problem with not enough red blood cells.
Now his spleen is enlarged and he was advised to remove it. What problems will he face if he does this?
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mike101

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Joined: 14 Oct 2003
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Location: Melbourne, Australia

Posted: 11-23-03 20:03pm

Setting aside post operative complications, the most common risk after the spleen is removed is an increased risk of bacterial infections.

Mike
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