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Distal splenorenal shunt with partial spleen resection [PDF]
Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo, 2007 Introduction: Hypersplenism is a common complication of portal hypertension. Cytopenia in hypersplenism is predominantly caused by splenomegaly. Distal splenorenal shunt (Warren) with partial spleen resection is an original surgical technique that ...
Gajin Predrag +5 more
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Frontiers in Surgery, 2022 BackgroundBoth hepatolenticular degeneration (HLD) and viral hepatitis B (HBV) can cause hypersplenism, but whether splenectomy is needed or can be performed in HLD patients associated with hypersplenism is still controversial.
Wanzong Zhang +9 more
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Percutaneous splenic embolization of the splenic artery in the treatment of hypersplenism.
Acta Médica Portuguesa, 1992 Percutaneous splenectomy was performed in 6 patients with hypersplenism. Peripheral blood cell counts improved in 5 of the patients. The authors review the indications, technique and complications of percutaneous splenic embolization.
J M Pisco +3 more
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Granulomatous Liver Disease in Ataxia-Telangiectasia With the Hyper-IgM Phenotype: A Case Report
Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2020 Ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by neurodegeneration, combined immunodeficiency, and oculocutaneous telangiectasia. The hyper-IgM phenotype of A-T, correlating with a class-switch recombination defect, IgG and
Aleksandra Szczawińska-Popłonyk +2 more
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Partial Splenic Embolization: Successful treatment of hypersplenism, secondary to biliary cirrhosis and portal hypertension in cystic fibrosis [PDF]
, 2007 Partial Splenic Embolization (PSE) is a non-surgical treatment for hypersplenism. It has been reported only in a limited number of patients with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). We report a case of a female cystic fibrosis patient who developed hypersplenism at the
Tsitouridis, Ioannis +3 more
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Randomized clinical trial of splenic radiofrequency ablation versus splenectomy for severe hypersplenism [PDF]
, 2010 Background Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a relatively new treatment for hypersplenism. The results of a randomized clinical trial comparing RFA and splenectomy with 5 years of follow-up are reported.
J Dong, K Feng, Q Wu, P Bie, K Ma, Q Liu
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Diagnosis and Management of Prenatal Hereditary Pyropoikilocytosis
Prenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Hereditary pyropoikilocytosis (HPP) is a severe hemolytic anemia caused by variants in SPTA1, SPTB, and EPB41. These weaken horizontal interactions in the erythrocyte cytoskeleton, causing membrane fragmentation and splenic sequestration. It will readily cause fetal anemia and often hydrops fetalis. Prenatal diagnosis requires first ruling out
Connor Hartzell +6 more
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Hypersplenism: Review article [PDF]
, 2012 Hypersplenism is a condition in which the spleen becomes increasingly active and then rapidly removes the blood cells. It can result from any splenomegaly. It is most common with splenomegaly secondary to portal hypertension and haematological disorders.
ELMAKKI, ERWA
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Splenectomy in a thalassemia and pancytopenia child: A difficult prospect
Journal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, 2023 Splenectomy is viewed as a treatment option that alleviates transfusion requirements, reduces the risk of hypersplenism-related complications, and improves the overall quality of life in transfusion-dependent thalassemia children. However, these patients
Arindam Bag +3 more
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